North Carolina expects coastal flooding from massive waves, tropical-storm-force winds and tidal and storm surges for much of the state shoreline, especially the Outer Banks, as well as life-threatening rip currents for most of the week, Stein said, adding, "No one should be in the ocean."

Muggy conditions continue this evening, with pop up showers and storms dwindling as we get later into the night. Lows will only get down to the low to mid 70s. Continuing to track Hurricane Erin.