Officials at the Wrightsville Beach, near Wilmington, reported to the National Weather Service rescuing at least 60 swimmers ...

Hurricane Erin is expected to impact the Outer Banks in North Carolina, sending massive waves crashing into the islands.

Local officials say they only order evacuations ahead of hurricanes when it’s necessary to protect the public.

For the latest news on Hurricane Erin, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Tuesday, Aug. 19. Hurricane Erin fluctuated in intensity on Monday and expanded in size as people fled North ...

Hurricane Erin's wind field is expected to continue to grow as it scrapes along the Eastern seaboard, delivering rough surf and deadly riptides from Palm Beach County all up way up to the Northeast.

A 32-foot sailboat ran aground at 4 a.m. along North Carolina’s treacherous Outer Banks. Only one person was aboard, Cape Hatteras National Seashore says.

A half mile of beach along North Carolina’s Outer Banks is closed to swimming after the National Park Service detected a strong odor and a sheen on the ocean. It’s believed both are the result ...

DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — The mother of the 19-year-old killed on the Outer Banks on Thursday is grieving the loss of her son. “My baby is gone, but he will live on in so many hearts forever ...

To the north on the Outer Banks at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, the sea turtle hatching season typically starts in August and lasts through October.

The first hurricane of the 2025 season intensified into a Category 5 storm Saturday before reverting back to Category 4 status Saturday night. The storm is forecast to turn north just before the U.… ...