Hurricane Erin is a major hurricane and forecast to turn north/northeast Tuesday before turning northeast by Thursday. Despite small fluctuations in intensity, Erin will remain a large storm as it tracks offshore bringing dangerous surf, large waves, storm surge, and extensive coastal flooding to the coast beginning Tuesday and peaking Wednesday-Thursday. A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for portions of coastal NC where winds up to 35-45mph are forecast and wind gusts 50-55mph are possible. A Storm Surge Watch is also in effect along portions of the NC coast with the greatest surge (up to 4ft.) from Cape Lookout to Duck. Dangerous rip current across the NC coast will also remain a threat through the week. Conditions will slowly improve Friday into the weekend as Erin pulls away from the US coast.
Storm Timeline
Aug. 18, 2025: The National Weather Service Wilmington confirmed and EF0 tornado on Holden Beach in Brunswick County on Thursday, August 14 evening with a path length of 0.11 miles and width of 50 yards. There were no injuries or fatalities reported with minor damage to palm trees and beach furniture before the tornado dissipated over the dune line. Executive Order 20 was issued declaring a State of Emergency.
Aug. 19, 2025: Mandatory and voluntary evacuations are in place for Dare and Hyde County. A State Operated Shelter opened in Warren County at: 113 Wilcox St, Warrenton NC 27589.
Resources Responding to Hurricane Erin
Currently, NC Emergency Management has deployed the following resources to northeastern North Carolina in response to Hurricane Erin:
Swift Water Rescue (SWR)
- NC Marine Patrol deployed a 12-person team
- NC Wildlife deployed a 14-person team
- Wake Forest Fire deployed a 12-person team
Urban Search and Rescue (USAR)
- NC Task Force-2 deployed a 22-person team
- NC Task Force-3 deployed a 22-person team
- NC Task Force-6 deployed a 22-person team