In a 10 On Your Side interview with Drew Pearson, director of emergency management for Dare County, he shares what he expects the impacts of Hurricane Erin to be on the Outer Banks while talking about the danger of storm surge.

Mandatory evacuations are underway for parts of the Outer Banks, including Dare and Hyde counties and various islands, as Hurricane Erin draws closer.

A State of Emergency declaration has been issued for all areas of Dare County, effective on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

DARE COUNTY, N.C. — While Hurricane Erin isn't expected to make landfall, Dare County leaders are still urging residents to take their warnings seriously. Evacuation orders are in place for Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands, where significant storm surges are expected.

Hurricane Erin is stirring off the East Coast, and officials warn its impact could be felt along several states despite forecasts keeping the storm offshore.

Updates from the towns of Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head. Dare County remains under a State of Emergency, and a Mandatory Evacuation order is currently in effect for all areas of

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring massive waves and dangerous rip currents to areas along the East Coast. Here's which beaches are closed.

A State of Emergency has been issued for all areas of Dare County, and a mandatory evacuation order is in place for Hatteras Island, according to officials.A Coastal Flood Watch has already been issued for the area as a result of the impacts from major Hurricane Erin.

The Outer Banks and Dare County are popular vacation spots in North Carolina, but Hurricane Erin may be problematic. What Indiana travelers need to know.