The sandy, vulnerable barrier islands on North Carolina's coast may see houses swept away and a vital roadway flooded — yet again.

A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for North of the North Carolina/Virginia border to Chincoteague, Virginia & Bermuda.

For the latest news on Hurricane Erin, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Aug. 20. Hurricane Erin slowly moved northward on Tuesday, triggering rough surf and dangerous rip currents ...

Life-threatening rip currents are a major concern along the beaches of the Bahamas, the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda ...

With life-threatening surf and rip currents expected, beachgoers are urged to use caution. Several beach towns in the Wilmington area have issued advisories asking people not to go swimming.

Hurricane Erin's higher tides and big waves have arrived along much of the U.S. East Coast, with the large storm prompting the expansion of tropical storm and coastal flooding advisories. Beachfront ...

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