Hurricane Erin exits, leaving big waves and minor effects

Hurricane Erin exits, leaving big waves and minor effects

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) -- As Hurricane Erin begins to start its departure away from the United States, people on the coast could start to see calmer surf and beach conditions in the coming days. "Down here. We did have some impact. We had some very, very large waves, dangerous surf. I believe the Oceanic Pier here in Atlantic Beach, the Morehead City area, sustained some damage. We saw some very impressive waves," said Roger Martin, NWS Moreh…

Hurricane Erin exits Wilmington with few impacts, but Outer Banks still swamped

The hurricane passed by the Cape Fear region hundreds of miles offshore, delivering heavy surf to area beaches but little else.