High tides and large waves driven by Erin's large wind field will produce coastal flooding for these low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. Parts of coastal Delaware

The storm is bringing dangerous conditions to parts of the coast on Wednesday, but will then turn away from the United States.

Hurricane Erin has begun to track into the open ocean and away from the North Carolina, but storm surge warnings remain in place for parts of the state and the storms effects are still expected to be felt along the East Coast.