19K views · 160 reactions | FOX Weather Correspondent @thekatiebyrne reports from Nags Head, North Carolina, as the area braces for coastal flooding and major waves from the effects of Hurricane Erin. #NorthCarolina #hurricane #beaches #flood #extremeweather #FoxWeather | FOX Weather | Facebook

18K views · 1.9K reactions |  A rainbow could be seen on the 4th of July from Nags Head Fishing Pier in North Carolina! Stay safe out there! Cameras courtesy of Surfline.com. FORECAST: WTKR.com/weather | WTKR News 3 | Facebook

Waves are picking up in Nags Head Wednesday morning ahead of Hurricane Erin's arrival. Although the storm is not expected to cover land, coastal flooding threats and ocean overwash are still in the forecast. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, telling residents to "final preparations along the coast." News 3 has crews across the Outer Banks to monitor the impacts of Hurricane Erin, check back for updates. | WTKR News 3