All 3 area-specific Hurricane Erin mandatory evacuations lifted as most of Outer Banks sees minimal damage
- Corinne Saunders
- Aug 23
- 8 min read
People walking the beach in Kitty Hawk are surprised by a wave the morning of Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. Double red flags mean ocean swimming is prohibited except for surfers with leashes on their boards. (Photo by Corinne Saunders)
By Corinne Saunders
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Beachgoers in Kitty Hawk and in Kill Devil Hills on Friday morning were making the most of the clear skies and much lighter winds than in recent days, as Hurricane Erin moved farther offshore.
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