Hurricane Erin waves slam into North Carolina homes
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Local officials issued evacuation orders for parts of the Outer Banks, warning that the storm might wash out roads.
Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.
Forecasters are warning swimmers early Friday that U.S. East Coast beaches will remain dangerous for the coming days, as Hurricane Erin continues its northeasterly flight from the United States.