Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.

State transportation officials in N.C. are urging people in coastal areas to stay off the roads late Wednesday through the end of the week. “We have crews ready and are prepared for whatever Erin brings us,

Hurricane Erin fluctuated in intensity on Monday and expanded in size as people fled North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Most of the tourists have left Ocracoke Island, and the surfers are watching closely as deadly rip currents lurk below the waves.

Hurricane Erin stays offshore but brings rip currents, high surf and gusty winds to East Coast beaches through Friday. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Hurricane Erin triggers dangerous surf and rip currents along the Atlantic coast, prompting a number of water rescues and beach closures.