Hurricane Erin triggers state of emergency
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Hurricane Erin forces evacuations in parts of Dare and Hyde County as Triad residents' travel plans are disrupted.
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.
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, North Carolina, declared an emergency and ordered an evacuation beginning Monday of Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks.