H urricane Erin, now a Category 2 hurricane, has prompted a tropical storm watch for North Carolina's Outer Banks and is expected to bring dangerous waves and rip currents to beaches along the East Coast. While the storm won't make landfall on the East Coast, it has prompted mandatory evacuations for some Outer Banks residents and visitors.

New Mexico’s Democrat governor on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over rampant violence and drug trafficking in a large swath of her state.

The Village of Cary declared a state of emergency after heavy rains and strong winds caused widespread flooding, tree damage, and power outages, resulting in nearly 100 calls to the fire

North Carolina’s governor urged state residents along the coast to prepare and listen to emergency guidelines in anticipation of the storm.

North Carolina is now under a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Erin. Gov. Josh Stein made the declaration this afternoon.“Hurricane Erin will bring threats of coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf conditions,

Powerful Hurricane Erin to bring high seas, big waves, rip currents and rough surf as it moves between the United States and Bermuda.

Paws Humane Society declared a state of emergency due to the number of animals surpassing available kennel space.

Officials say those who are evacuating to areas north of Dare County are encouraged to travel westbound on Highway 64 to Interstate 95.