Hurricane Erin, North Carolina and Outer Banks
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Locals on the Outer Banks are keeping a close eye on Hurricane Erin's path as it edges past the North Carolina coast. (AP video by Allen G. Breed)
Local officials issued evacuation orders for parts of the Outer Banks, warning that the storm might wash out roads.
Erin remains a category 2 hurricane with winds of 100 mph and is located about 495 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. Erin is expected to intensify later on Wednesday and its wind field is expected to widen significantly,