The mandatory evacuation for Ocracoke began at 8 p.m. Sunday for visitors to the island, and it will begin for residents at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The North Carolina Ferry system confirmed Wednesday morning its ferries have carried 2,263 passengers and 1,113 vehicles off the island so far. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/dare-county-issues-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-hurricane-erin/

As Hurricane Erin intensifies off the coast, animal lovers are worried about the nesting sea turtles along the coast. https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/nesting-sea-turtles-expected-to-be-okay-through-erins-impacts/

Governor Youngkin updates the public on Hurricane Erin preparedness efforts in Virginia. https://www.wavy.com/weather/gov-youngkin-monitoring-hurricane-erins-track-off-virginias-coast/

Virginia Wesleyan University is becoming Batten University in honor of Jane Batten and the Batten family. 

A Navy pilot is recovering after ejecting from an F/A-18E Super Hornet Wednesday morning off the coast of Virginia.

While all eyes are on Hurricane Erin, you might as well get familiar with the next three hurricane names for the 2025 season — Fernand, Gabrielle and Humberto, also known as the potential budget-busters.

As Hurricane Erin approaches, surfers still compete in the 63rd East Coast Surfing Championships. More Information: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/hurricane-erin-affects-63rd-east-coast-surfing-championships/

https://www.wavy.com/news/military/navy/navy-pilot-rescued-after-ejecting-from-jet-off-virginia-coast/

The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is urging people to stay away from the beachfront, as the seashore is under a Tropical Storm Warning due to Hurricane Erin. https://www.wavy.com/weather/severe-weather/cape-hatteras-national-seashore-under-tropical-storm-warning-for-hurricane-erin/

En Punto: Las noticias más importantes de la semana del 20 de agosto, con WAVY News 10’s Maria Castillo. https://www.wavy.com/en-punto/en-punto-las-noticias-mas-importantes-de-la-semana-del-20-de-agosto/

With high rip currents and wind gusts hitting the East Coast, residents in Rodanthe have already cleared out in anticipation of Hurricane Erin. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/north-carolina/obx/rodanthe-residents-leave-their-homes-in-anticipation-of-hurricane-erin/

City officials held a press conference Wednesday morning to alert the public of their concerns from the Hurricane, as they expect flooding to be an issue. More information: https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/virginia-beach/virginia-beach-preps-for-impacts-from-hurricane-erin/