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Here are the best beach cams to watch Hurricane Erin impact the NC coast live

By Chyna Blackmon August 19, 2025 12:51 PM

North Carolina is expected to get hit by the first impacts of Hurricane Erin soon. According to the National Weather Service, it’s likely that the storm will cause extensive beach erosion and coastal flooding around high tide as early as Tuesday, Aug. 19, peaking late Wednesday, Aug. 20 into Thursday, Aug. 21 — with the chance of making some roads, specifically Highway 12, impassable or even inaccessible for days.

As of Tuesday morning, a storm surge watch is in effect for oceanside areas along the Outer Banks, along with a tropical storm watch for most of coastal North Carolina, The News & Observer previously reported, with evacuations underway for multiple counties.

As the storm passes by this week, you can use these some online web cameras to get a live look at Erin’s impact along the Carolina coast:

Outer Banks and NC coastal webcams

• Outer Banks: Twiddy & Company Vacation Rentals
• Emerald Isle: Bogue Inlet Pier
• Corolla Light Resort
• Cape Fear: Frying Pan Light
• Kitty Hawk Pier
• Nags Head Fishing Pier
• Nags Head: Jennette’s Pier
• Ocean Isle Inn
• Carolina Beach: Tony Silvagni Surf School



You can find more updates and information on how to plan and prepare for Hurricane Erin online at readync.gov/Erin.

The News & Observer’s Martha Quillin contributed to this report.