Hurricane Erin forces Outer Banks evacuations
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Two other tropical waves in the tropical Atlantic also bear watching, but models show limited support for development this week.
Hurricane Erin formed early Friday, Aug. 15, marking the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season before exploding over the weekend.
"Extreme beach and coastal damage is likely along the oceanside, resulting in a significant threat to life and property," weather forecasters said about a Hurricane Erin impact on the OBX and other North Carolina coastal areas.