Hurricane Erin has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane but is gaining in size and raising the risk of life-threatening surf later this week along the U.S.

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated storm surge watch at 5:05 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Ocracoke Island.

A storm surge warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 1:09 p.m. for Northern Outer Banks.

Store owner Andy Guzauskas told The Beacon-News on Tuesday afternoon that he hopes to get the store back up and running soon, but at this point he isn’t sure when that will be.

At 10:46 p.m. on Tuesday, the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated tropical storm warning in effect until Wednesday at 7 a.m. for East Carteret.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued hurricane warnings, highlighting the need to be prepared. Hurricane Erin has intensified to a Category 5, racing t

Northern Michigan is "making a remarkable post-ice storm comeback" after DNR staff, trail partners and volunteers have logged months of cleanup.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch in effect until 4 a.m. Tuesday. Residents are urged to reduce water use to ease pressure on the sewer system. City Council members on the Southwest Side call on the mayor to speed flood response.