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Hurricane Erin Downgraded to Category 2 as North Carolina Orders Barrier-Island Evacuations

A sprawling wind field is set to drive high surf with life‑threatening surge along the coast despite forecasts keeping the center offshore.

Hurricane Erin Weakens to Category 3, Swells in Size and Triggers Outer Banks Evacuations

Hurricane Erin Weakens to Category 4 as It Moves Away from the Caribbean