Cape Fear beaches report few impacts from Hurricane Erin

Cape Fear beaches report few impacts from Hurricane Erin

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY NEWS) — Dangerous surf conditions continue across the Cape Fear as Hurricane Erin moves north. On Wednesday evening, the storm made its closest approach, which brought some minor erosion at northern beaches like Topsail Island. A spokesperson for Wrightsville Beach says the high tides actually worked in the town’s favor and smoothed out escarpments on the beach. Further south, Carolina Beach Fire Chief Alan Griffin says …

Cape Lookout Nationals Seashore resumes operations, minimal damage reported from Erin

HARKERS ISLAND – The National Park Service is assessing for any impacts due to Hurricane Erin. Currently, very few damages to park facilities or resources have been found. But there is a lot of standing water in various areas that…