Comfort Inn a hurricane hostel in NCBUXTON, N.C. — A two-story Comfort Inn has become a makeshift hurricane hostel on North Carolina's Outer Banks for those who want to stay close to their homes but know they need better shelter from the onslaught of Earl.
Earl weakens, still powerful, headed to NC
Earl weakens but still powerful as it passes NC
Earl rains begin to hit NC's Outer BanksBUXTON, N.C. — The first bands of rain from Hurricane Earl are starting to hit North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Earl threatens East Coast with a poundingBUXTON, N.C. — The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 115 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and potentially most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard.
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- President declares emergency in NC; OKs federal agencies to help respond to Earl
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- Hurricane warning issued for NC coast; hurricane watch extended to Delaware as Earl approaches
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- Ferries taking people off North Carolina Outer Banks island ahead of Hurricane Earl
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- The nation’s weather
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