Watch Hurricane Erin along the NC coast. Here’s a list of beach cams
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- Hurricane Erin expected to cause flooding and erosion along Outer Banks coast.
- Storm surge and tropical storm watches issued as evacuations begin in NC counties.
- Beach webcams offer live views of storm impacts across North Carolina coastline.
North Carolina is expected to get hit by the first impacts of Hurricane Erin soon.
According to the National Weather Service, it’s likely that the storm will cause extensive beach erosion and coastal flooding around high tide as early as Tuesday, Aug. 19, peaking late Wednesday, Aug. 20 into Thursday, Aug. 21 — with the chance of making some roads, specifically Highway 12, impassable or even inaccessible for days.
As of Tuesday morning, a storm surge watch is in effect for oceanside areas along the Outer Banks, along with a tropical storm watch for most of coastal North Carolina, The News & Observer previously reported, with evacuations underway for multiple counties.
As the storm passes by this week, you can use these some online web cameras to get a live look at Erin’s impact along the Carolina coast:
Outer Banks and NC coastal webcams
- Outer Banks: Twiddy & Company Vacation Rentals
- Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Pier
- Carolina Beach: Tony Silvagni Surf School
- Corolla Light Resort
- Cape Fear: Frying Pan Light
- Kitty Hawk Pier
- Nags Head Fishing Pier
- Nags Head: Jennette’s Pier
- Ocean Isle Inn
You can find more updates and information on how to plan and prepare for Hurricane Erin online at readync.gov/Erin.
The News & Observer’s Martha Quillin contributed to this report.
This story was originally published August 19, 2025 at 12:51 PM.