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. While the storm won't make landfall on the East Coast, it has prompted mandatory evacuations for some Outer Banks residents and visitors.

New Mexico’s Democrat governor on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over rampant violence and drug trafficking in a large swath of her state.

Powerful Hurricane Erin to bring high seas, big waves, rip currents and rough surf as it moves between the United States and Bermuda.

The Village of Cary declared a state of emergency after heavy rains and strong winds caused widespread flooding, tree damage, and power outages, resulting in nearly 100 calls to the fire

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

Paws Humane Society declared a state of emergency due to the number of animals surpassing available kennel space.

A State of Emergency declaration has been issued for all areas of Dare County, effective on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

Officials in Essex County, New York have issued a local state of emergency due to ongoing dry conditions that have led to a number of grass fires in the area.Top video: See previous coverageThe state of emergency is in effect from Tuesday,