The North Carolina state authorities in the United States announced the mandatory evacuation of the inhabitants of the Hatteras Island in connection with the approach of the Hurricane Erin, which impendes the Atlantic Ocean.
The region also introduced a warning about possible strong floods. Regulation.
Hurricane Erin, classified as a hurricane of the 2nd category with gusts of wind up to 165 km/h, according to forecasts of meteorologists, will not go to land.
Nevertheless, it poses a serious threat due to the expected powerful storms, high waves and the risk of floods in coastal zones.