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Yesterday at 8:20 PM  The National Hurricane Center says Earl's winds are now at about 110 mph and could weaken further.

Yesterday at 1:25 PM  Hurricane Earl is expected to pass by well off the South Carolina coast, but its effects will evident as the storm passes.

Yesterday at 10:00 AM  The National Hurricane Center in Miami issued a tropical storm warning early Thursday for the coast of Long Island in New York and a hurricane watch was issued for areas of Massachusetts.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Midlands Red Cross volunteers on alert as Hurricane Earl threatens coastal residents in North Carolina.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Coastal North Carolina residents are moving out of the possible path of Hurricane Earl, while local Red Cross volunteers are heading out to help.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Due to category three Hurricane Earl and it's Tropical Storm counterpart, Fiona, a significant rip current risk will exist along South Carolina's coastline heading into the holiday weekend.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  Forecasters say the seventh tropical storm of the season has formed far out in the Atlantic on the heels of Hurricane Earl that's steaming toward the Eastern Seaboard.

Wednesday, September 01, 2010  A second North Carolina county has ordered the evacuation of people on an Outer Banks island ahead of Hurricane Earl.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  Susan Benesh, Public Affairs Manager for the Red Cross in the Midlands, says a kit should be stocked with plenty of non-perishable food and water so you're ready.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  North Carolina officials are ordering tourists and residents to leave a barrier island accessible only by ferries as powerful Hurricane Earl heads toward the U.S. coast.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  The Category 4 hurricane, with winds of 135 mph (215 kilometers), was expected to remain over the open ocean before turning north and running parallel to the U.S. coast, potentially reaching the North Carolina coastal region by late Thursday or early Friday.