H urricane Erin, now a Category 2 hurricane, has prompted a tropical storm watch for North Carolina's Outer Banks and is expected to bring dangerous waves and rip currents to beaches along the East Coast. Here's the latest forecast:

Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island in North Carolina's Outer Banks as Hurricane Erin threatens to bring coastal flooding to the area. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports on the riptide risk the from the storm along the East Coast and meteorologist Jessica Burch has a look at its predicted path.

Hurricane Erin stays offshore but brings rip currents, high surf and gusty winds to East Coast beaches through Friday. Follow Newsweek's live blog.