H urricane Erin, now a Category 2 hurricane, has prompted a tropical storm watch for North Carolina's Outer Banks and is expected to bring dangerous waves and rip currents to beaches along the East Coast. Here's the latest forecast:

North Carolina's governor urged state residents along the coast to prepare and listen to emergency guidelines in anticipation of the storm.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein declared a state of emergency on Tuesday as Hurricane Erin makes its way along the U.S. East Coast, his office said.