Hurricane Erin, state of emergency and Dare County
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Dare County officials have issued a mandatory evacuation of Zone A of Hatteras Island due to the potential for life-threatening impacts from Hurricane Erin, with coastal flooding and ocean overwash expected to begin on August 19th and continue through August 21st.
Several days of heavy surf and high winds and waves could wash out parts of NC 12, which connects the popular vacation spot to the mainland, the National Weather Service said.
Dare County officials declared a state of emergency Sunday evening as they say Hurricane Erin is forecast to bring life-threatening impacts to the Outer Banks.
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.