US: Hurricane Erin Brings Storm Surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks 3

Hurricane Erin is bringing storm surge to North Carolina's Outer Banks while moving through the Atlantic, prompting mandatory evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

US: Hurricane Erin Brings Storm Surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks 4

Hurricane Erin is bringing storm surge to North Carolina's Outer Banks while moving through the Atlantic, prompting mandatory evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

US: Hurricane Erin Brings Storm Surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks

Hurricane Erin is bringing storm surge to North Carolina's Outer Banks while moving through the Atlantic, prompting mandatory evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

US: Hurricane Erin Brings Storm Surge to North Carolina’s Outer Banks 2

Hurricane Erin is bringing storm surge to North Carolina's Outer Banks while moving through the Atlantic, prompting mandatory evacuations for Hatteras and Ocracoke islands.

Imperial couple in Okinawa

Imperial couple in Okinawa

ONNA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (C) visit Cape Manza, a well-known scenic spot in Onna, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 19, 2012. The imperial couple was on their first trip to Okinawa in eight years.

Imperial couple in Okinawa

Imperial couple in Okinawa

ONNA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L front) and Empress Michiko (R front) visit Cape Manza, a well-known scenic spot in Onna, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 19, 2012. The imperial couple was on their first trip to Okinawa in eight years.

Imperial couple in Okinawa

Imperial couple in Okinawa

ONNA, Japan - Emperor Akihito (C) and Empress Michiko (C) visit Cape Manza, a well-known scenic spot in Onna, Okinawa Prefecture, on Nov. 19, 2012. The imperial couple was on their first trip to Okinawa in eight years.