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Outer Banks is in the news after houses on stilts in Buxton collapsed due to erosion, highlighting climate impacts on this 200-mile NC barrier island chain.

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Hatteras Home Collapses Due to Erosion

A two-story house on Hatteras Island collapsed Tuesday afternoon, leaving debris on the beach. The unoccupied home was near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, with erosion and recent storms contributing to its collapse. Local authorities are managing cleanup and assessing ongoing risks.

Homes Collapse in Outer Banks

Five homes built on stilts in Buxton, North Carolina, collapsed due to storm surges on Tuesday. A sixth home fell overnight, with no injuries reported. The region faces ongoing dangerous surf conditions, with further collapses possible as storm waters continue to batter the coast.

East Coast Storm Warnings

A powerful nor'easter is impacting the US East Coast, causing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding from Florida to New England. Authorities have declared states of emergency, with expected major flooding, beach erosion, and travel disruptions through Monday.