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

Get the latest forecast, here. 5 p.m. - Chris Petersen reports from the Outer Banks on what transportation leaders are expecting from Erin. 4:30 p.m. - Lanie Pope and Dave Aiken give an update as Hurricane Erin closes in on the North Carolina coast.

Two homes on North Carolina’s Outer Banks sit precariously in high waves generated by Hurricane Erin with their days seemingly numbered

High surf advisories are in effect from Florida to Massachusetts, with Wednesday marking the peak for dangerous and destructive waves. Waves could reach 10 to 20 feet in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, 11 feet in the Southeast, and 15 feet in the Northeast.

Hurricane Erin strengthened on Wednesday as it headed north in the Atlantic. Here's the latest update, path, warnings and more for the Jersey Shore.

Hurricane Erin was a Category 4 storm Monday morning and is expected to retain major hurricane status through the middle of the week.