Hurricane Erin remains a powerful Category 2 hurricane with winds of 110 mph. This graphic shows the tropical alerts in effect due to Hurricane Erin. Josh Stein, held a news conference on Wednesday to provide an update on preparations ahead of the life-threatening impacts from Hurricane Erin. North Carolina Emergency Management Director William Ray pleaded with people to evacuate if told to do so before conditions deteriorate. Hurricane Erin is currently located about 295 miles to the south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and is moving off to the north at 14 mph.