Hurricane Erin has prompted mandatory evacuations in the Outer Banks.

Avon, Kill Devil Hills, Hatteras Island, Ocracoke Island and Rodanthe are under mandatory evacuations along with Dare and Hyde counties. More than 1,000 people left the Outer Banks on Monday.

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks late Wednesday. The Outer Banks could see waves between 15 and 20 feet.

Dare County leaders said Tuesday evening the window to leave the area is closing.

North Carolina Highway 12, the only road on or off Hatteras Island, is already seeing coastal flooding and overwash.

On Tuesday afternoon, the North Carolina Department of Transportation posted a photo on X of N.C. Highway 12 from the north end of Buxton.

"NC12 is still open and passable, but

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