ALERT: Democrat Governor Declares State Of Emergency

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency as the state prepares for impacts from Hurricane Erin.

“Hurricane Erin will bring threats of coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous surf conditions,” Stein said.

“North Carolinians along the coast should get prepared now, ensure their emergency kit is ready, and listen to local emergency guidelines and alerts in the event they need to evacuate,” he continued.

Hurricane Erin is expected to impact North Carolina. I have declared a State of Emergency to assist with the response and to mobilize resources.  

To folks on the coast, now is the time to prepare. Check your emergency kits, make sure you have emergency alerts turned on, and…

— Governor Josh Stein (@NC_Governor) August 19, 2025

According to reports, Hurricane Erin shifted its trajectory on Wednesday and prompted multiple states to close beaches.

The Independent has more:

Days after 130mph winds and torrential rainfall battered the Caribbean and left tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans without power, fears grew that Erin would slam into the U.S. as a Category 2 hurricane this week. By midday the storm was approaching Category 3 classification.

In an advisory Wednesday morning, the National Hurricane Center in Miami confirmed the storm was unlikely to make U.S. landfall after veering northwest toward open waters.

However, coastal states including Florida, New York, North Carolina and Virginia braced for impact, with swimming prohibited in “most” beaches.

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions were present Outer Banks area of North Carolina, forcing state Governor Josh Stein to declare a state of emergency. “Right now, I want to emphasize the importance of taking this storm seriously, because it’s a serious storm and conditions can deteriorate quickly,” Stein told a morning press conference.

Lifeguards in North Carolina made more than 75 rescues from rip currents along the Wrightsville area coastline on Monday, prompting a no-swim order through Friday, according to the Wilmington Star-News.

Mandatory evacuations were ordered for Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks ahead of the expected flooding, Stein said, adding that along with large swells, 4ft waves were expected to spill over sea walls, making some roads “impassable.”

AccuWeather showed footage of waves crashing into North Carolina’s Outer Banks earlier this week.

Powerful waves from Hurricane Erin hit beachside homes and flooded streets along North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/K5ZZ3K7Ayw

— AccuWeather (@accuweather) August 20, 2025

Sea turtle nests in North Carolina’s Outer Banks are already washing away ahead of Hurricane Erin as rising tides threaten these endangered hatchlings. pic.twitter.com/eHkHqKmbSr

— AccuWeather (@accuweather) August 20, 2025

The New York Post shared additional footage:

Wild video shows tidal surge swallowing homes as Hurricane Erin slams Outer Banks pic.twitter.com/GpUXfUa3lA

— New York Post (@nypost) August 20, 2025

The New York Post provided further info:

While New York City’s beaches themselves will remain open, anybody caught trying to play in the water will be booted by lifeguards and park officers through Thursday.

Gov. Kathy Hochul also prohibited beach goers from jumping in the water at three Long Island state beaches through Thursday.

“As Hurricane Erin passes the East Coast, I am asking all New Yorkers to prepare for the possibility of dangerous conditions along our beaches and coastal cities and towns,” Hochul said in a statement.

“New Yorkers are no strangers to hurricanes — that is why I’m urging those living in areas that may be impacted to stay safe and exercise caution until the hurricane tapers off later this week.”

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New Jersey towns also took action at summer hot spots like Asbury Park, Belmar, Wildwood and Margate all closed off to swimming while Island Beach State Park will be shuttered through at least Thursday, officials said.

Margate officials said anyone who ignored the ban on swimming will venture into the ocean at their own risk.