Although Hurricane Erin is not currently forecast to directly cross over land, its impact on surrounding areas has resulted in closures across Assateague Island.

With all the talk of hurricanes and how humans can prepare, do you ever wonder how wild weather affects wild ponies? Assateague Island National Seashore Superintendent Hugh Hawthorne is no stranger to the question.

Hurricane Erin is creating potentially deadly beach conditions all along the U.S. East Coast days before the largest waves are expected, with high winds and flooding anticipated in North Carolina by Wednesday night.

gets new bakery and fine dining site, both from Spain Wine Bar owner Hurricane Erin sparks multiple closures on Assateague Island Due to the impending approach of Hurricane Erin, the following closures are in effect on Assateague Island, effective Aug. 19.

Beaches on Assateague Island have been closed due to eroded shoreline posing a threat to visitors. Restrictions have been imposed on overlanding vehicle areas on both the Maryland and Virginia sides to ensure public safety.

Fog and drizzle gradually lift by midday. A passing storm is possible later today. "Erin" impacts felt Thursday.

Local authorities in Delaware and Maryland have decided to ban surfing well ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Erin, an unfortunate first for regional surfers.

On Tuesday morning, Assateague Island National Seashore and Ocean City closed public access to the ocean. Hurricane Erin isn't expected to make landfall, but the Category