Hurricane Erin slams North Carolina, Virginia coasts with strong winds, powerful waves, dangerous rip currents

Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.

Austin weather: Spotty showers ahead
video

Spotty showers are expected in Central Texas for the rest of the week. Leslie London has the latest details

Hurricane Erin making closest approach to US with massive waves, dangerous rip currents

Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. However, the National Hurricane Center said additional strengthening is likely over the next day or so, and Erin could become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) by Wednesday night.

Austin weather: When we will see rain?
video

Temperatures will remain below average and the rain chances continue. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Hurricane Erin causes problems along East Coast
video

Hurricane Erin is moving closer to the U.S. after knocking out power and flooding communities throughout the Caribbean. Beaches up and down the East Coast are already feeling the effects

Austin weather: Rain is expected this week
video

Spotty showers and storms are expected in Central Texas this week. Leslie London has the latest details

Austin weather: Spotty storms approach Central Texas

Tuesday, August 19, will be the hottest day of the week with a shift in the weather pattern happening in Texas as an upper low and front arrive.

Austin weather: Upper low and front arrive
video

Today it will be hot and steamy but lookout for spotty storms by late afternoon and early evening. Most of the rain will happen from Austin to La Grange with heavy rain and lightning being the main concerns. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Hurricane Erin moves closer to US

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.

Austin weather: Rain chances all week
video

We could see some rain this week. Zack Shields talks when and where in his full forecast.

Hurricane Erin: East Coast prepares for storm
video

Hurricane Erin knocked out power to thousands of people across Puerto Rico. Now, it's moving north. People up and down the East Coast are bracing for dangerous surf and rip currents

Austin weather: Rainy week ahead
video

Scattered showers and storms are expected across Central Texas this week. Leslie London has the details

Austin weather: Hot and steamy streak continues
video

It's going to be so humid that it will force feels like temperatures to 100 to 105 all afternoon long. There is a slight chance the heating of the day will interact with the moisture and turn on isolated storms by mid to late afternoon. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Austin weather: Rain chances all week
video

Today will be the hottest day this week temperature-wise and we're on the lookout for some rain. Zack Shields has all the details in his full forecast.

Austin weather: August 17 overnight forecast
video

Leslie London gives the latest in August temperatures and what is to come for weather forecasts in the Austin area.

Austin weather: August 17 evening forecast
video

Leslie London gives the latest in future temperatures and forecasts for the Austin area.

Austin weather: Your August 17 morning forecast
video

The city may see increasing chances of rain later in the week, with the highest chance on Thursday.

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.

Austin weather: Aug. 16 morning forecast
video

A chance for showers and storms move through the area today. How long will the rain stick around? FOX 7 meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe has the details.