ADVERTISEMENTSept 3 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Hermine plowed across North Carolina’s Outer Banks on Saturday, threatening the U.S. East Coast with a mix of high winds and heavy rain after leaving a path of destruction in Florida, Georgia and in the Carolinas. Philip Sears / Reuters A destroyed travel trailer sits near the bay after rain and wind from Hurricane Hermine hit the town of Keaton Beach, Florida. North Carolina’s Emergency Management office warned of strong rip currents, high seas and beach erosion during the holiday weekend as Hermine moved through the area. At least one tornado was reported touching down in North Carolina on Saturday, causing at least one injury, local media reported. Emergency declarations remained in effect for all or parts of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and Maryland.

Source: Huffington Post September 03, 2016 03:27 UTC