Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it began to move out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Erin is barreling along the Atlantic seaboard and bringing with it dangerously high water levels, waves and rip ...

While South Carolina is not in Erin’s direct path, the storm is having major impacts along the coast. A high rip current risk is in effect from Hilton Head Islan d through Myrtle Beach, with red flags ...

The North Carolina coast has been feeling the impact of Hurricane Erin in the form of large swells, life-threatening rip ...

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bobcat, fox, two raccoons, and a skunk have tested positive for rabies in separate incidents.

Tropical storm conditions were in effect over parts of the Outer Banks and the coast of Virginia, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.

The first Atlantic hurricane of the season brings heavy rain and life-threatening surf and rip currents to the U.S. East Coast this week.

While the storm is not expected to make landfall, the New Hampshire and Maine coasts are experiencing dangerous conditions.

Most of New Hampshire is now considered to be experiencing a moderate drought, according to the latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor.

A high surf advisory is in effect on Thursday, Aug. 21, with rip current risk over the weekend. See rain chances for Saturday's Coke Zero Sugar 400.

As Hurricane Erin makes its way past North Carolina, Ocean City has already begun to feel the effects with large waves and dangerous surf conditions.