Hurricane Erin Getting Stronger, Nears Cat 3

Hurricane Erin continues to re-strengthen, sitting just shy of Category 3 status. Conditions are expected to worsen for North Carolina’s coastline by tonight, where storm surge, gusty winds and rainfall from Erin’s outer bands are possible. Dangerous and life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected from Florida to New England through the rest of the week. Here’s the latest.