Holly Andrzejewski began rescheduling guests at the Atlantic Inn on Hatteras Island as Hurricane Erin approached North Carolina's Outer Banks. Evacuations were ordered for barrier islands due to risks of dangerous rip currents and waves up to 15 feet. Andrzejewski had purchased the inn just a week prior and was preparing to monitor the property with her family. Hurricane Erin was reportedly a Category 3 hurricane with maximum winds of 115 mph. Tropical storm warnings were issued, and at least 60 swimmers were rescued from rip currents at nearby Wrightsville Beach.
Holly Andrzejewski, who purchased the Atlantic Inn just a week ago, began rescheduling guests as Hurricane Erin approached the Outer Banks, leading to evacuations in the area. Although the storm is expected to stay offshore, officials warned of dangerous rip currents and waves reaching 15 feet.
Andrzejewski expressed the unpredictability of living near the beach, stating, "It's just one of those things where you know this is always a possibility and it could happen, and you just make the best out of it."
As Hurricane Erin approached, it was reported that the storm had maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, posing a threat to areas along the Carolina coast, with tropical storm and surge watches issued for much of the Outer Banks.
On Monday, the National Weather Service reported the rescue of at least 60 swimmers from rip currents at Wrightsville Beach, demonstrating the storm's impact even as it was still offshore.
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