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Earl weakens but still powerful as it passes NC
The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 105 mph winds early Friday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and perhaps most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard.Hurricane Earl bears down on North Carolina coast Hurricane Earl bears down on North Carolina coast
Some dig in, others flee coast as Earl nears US Hurricane Earl blew toward the Eastern Seaboard on Thursday as a major storm with winds of around 145 mph as forecasters tried to pinpoint exactly how close the strongest gales and heaviest surge would get to North Carolina's fragile chain of barrier islands.
UPDATE: Hurricane Earl's winds, rain lash Outer Banks Rain and lighter winds reach southeastern Va., but storm remains on track to spare state its brunt as it moves north.
Hurricane Earl closes in on North Carolina The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 110 mph winds today on North...
Hurricane Earl weakens but still strong along East Coast BUXTON, N.C. -- The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 105 mph winds early today on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and perhaps most destructive
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Earl's Gusts, Rains Lash Outer Banks, Reach Va. Winds Now About 105 MPH; New Tropical Storm Warning Issued for New England 2010 Storm Tracker
Mass. coast gets hurricane warning ahead of Earl A hurricane warning is out for part of the Massachusetts coast including Nantucket as Earl bears down on the Eastern Seaboard.
UPDATE: Earl moves north; Va. stays vigilant Hurricane is following path that could limit damage in Virginia, but officials warn that slight shift could bring hazardous weather.