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| Hurricane earl | |||
| Status: | Category 4 | Lat, Long: | 30.9N, 74.8W |
| Winds: | 140 mph | Updated: | Sep 2, 11:00 a.m. |
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Rain began to fall in Wrightsville Beach late Thursday morning as Hurricane Earl moved closer to the Eastern Seaboard.
So much for a perfect finale to the summer vacation season.
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The latest update on Hurricane Earl, which could reach the North Carolina coast later this week. Its impact's still unknown, however.
Kill Devil Hills Mayor Ray Sturza said a safety advisory is in effect for oceanfront residents.
WRAL's Ken Smith flew with the U.S. Coast Guard in Elizabeth City on Wednesday as they tried to get the word out about Hurricane Earl.
Residents in Atlantic Beach were watching Hurricane Earl closely.
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The mandatory evacuation orders cover the two southernmost islands of the Outer Banks - Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island.
The Triangle Red Cross said more than 30 emergency response vehicles were meeting in Raleigh on Thursday to prepare for Earl.
At some boat ramps, there were lines of people pulling their investments out of the water.
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RT #RDUAirport: Many airlines offering waivers for flights North/East of #RDU today/Friday due to #Hurricane #Earl. Contacts: bi ...
— Thursday, September 2, 2010 11:44 AM- With the 11am U/D, the NC coast is OUT of the cone of uncertainty — BUT #Earl is HUGE. Will likely still have 75mph winds on the OBX.
— Thursday, September 2, 2010 11:00 AM - Latest #NHC advisory on #Earl: Center is 300 miles south of Cape Hatteras. Max winds at 140 mph. Hurricane Warnings for Massachusetts!
— Thursday, September 2, 2010 10:57 AM
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