The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated storm surge watch at 5:05 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Ocracoke Island.

Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.

At 1:09 p.m. on Tuesday, the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued a tropical storm warning for East Carteret. The following information is provided by the NWS:

An updated storm surge warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 10:46 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 7 a.m. for Northern Outer Banks.

Much of North Carolina’s Outer Banks region is under a tropical storm watch with Hurricane Erin expected to skirt the area Wednesday through Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Northern Michigan is "making a remarkable post-ice storm comeback" after DNR staff, trail partners and volunteers have logged months of cleanup.

The Seattle Storm looks to strengthen its grasp on the No. 8 seed in the WNBA playoffs on Tuesday at Wintrust Arena to take on the Chicago Sky.

Despite the loss, the return of Reese was a major positive for the Sky. In addition to her 19 points, she also added seven rebounds, four assists and a block. She shot 9-of-13 and logged 26 minutes in her return from injury.