In North Carolina, Dare County and Hyde County declared states of emergency over the weekend, ordering evacuations for Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island. Officials warned that ocean overwash could make sections of Highway 12 impassable, with waves as high as 20 feet expected. Residents with medical needs were urged to leave while evacuation routes remain open.

Emergency management agencies continue to urge residents along the coast to prepare. This includes monitoring official forecasts, having a disaster plan, and keeping supplies such as food, water, and medications ready in case conditions worsen. While Hurricane Erin is projected to remain offshore, forecasters stressed that its growing size ensures the potential for widespread and hazardous impacts.