Forecasts nudge Erin's likely path to the west, increasing the risks at U.S. beaches. Tropical storm conditions are expected in North Carolina's Outer Banks starting late Wednesday.

The storm has already prompted evacuation orders on North Carolina's Outer Banks and warnings about dangerous rip currents and swells along the East Coast.

One congressman from Central Texas filed a new bill aiming to improve disaster preparedness after the deadly July floods.

Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous swimming conditions along the East Coast even as the strength of the storm weakened.

From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy some of the last hurrahs of summer along the East Coast have been met ...

In addition to Hurricane Erin, the NHC is tracking two other disturbances in the Atlantic that could bring tropical weather.

At least 135 people were killed after heavy rains hit the state's Hill Country region over the Fourth of July weekend.

This page summarizes news of tropical systems in the Atlantic for Monday, Aug. 18. For the latest news on Atlantic systems, visit coverage for Tuesday, Aug. 19. A new system has emerged in ...

Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier spent the night in the Austin statehouse and plans to stay there until Wednesday's session ...

Two more tropical systems trail Hurricane Erin, which is following a projected course that brushes past the East Coast ...

Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves and tropical ...

Hurricane Erin stays offshore but brings rip currents, high surf and gusty winds to East Coast beaches through Friday. Newsweek's live blog is closed.