Hurricane Erin has downgraded to a Category 3 storm as of Monday as it continues to churn in the Atlantic Ocean.

Hurricane Erin was a Category 4 storm again Monday morning and is expected to grow even larger and stronger, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

"Although at this stage it's not expected to make a direct hit to land, it will bring considerable amounts of rain, leading to flash flooding, coastal flooding from storm surge, wind damage and dange...

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as he warned that residents along some parts of the coast might need to evacuate.

Hurricane Erin is forecast to move hundreds of miles offshore from the islands but the massive storm is still sending waves 20 feet (6 meters) or greater crashing over vulnerable sand dunes.

Multiple beach towns in the Philadelphia region have banned swimming and don't recommend surfing or kayaking, due to "treacherous" water conditions.