North Carolina’s coast will get rocked by massive waves as the storm makes its closest approach today. Follow here for live updates.

As the edges of Hurricane Erin get closer to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, much attention has been placed on Highway 12, a roughly 150-mile-long byway that connects that state’s islands and peninsulas. It is beloved by locals and tourists because of its scenic views of the ocean, sand dunes and old lighthouses.

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

Concerns are mounting in the Outer Banks as Hurricane Erin approaches, prompting mandatory evacuations for residents and visitors due to the threat of road closures and storm surges. Impacts are already being felt, with sand and water washing over Highway ...