1Sep/100
Hurricane Earl Headed Towards Ocracoke Island
As Hurricane Earl continue to move, its path is now directed towards North Carolina and will be affecting Ocracoke Island most.
The National Hurricane Center has advised residents of Ocracoke Island to evacuate as the strong winds of the hurricane pose a big threat to their safety.
Visitors and resident of the Islands took ferries to reach safe land.
Weather forecasters predict that the hurricane will reach the Outer Banks area by early Friday.