Emerald Isle, North Carolina – A video recorded by Ashley McCully captures the dramatic force of Hurricane Erin as it lashes the shoreline.

The sequence shows a beach beneath a dark and threatening sky, heavy with rain-filled clouds. The ocean is violent, with large waves pounding the coast in an unbroken assault.

The surf appears rough and foamy, with the waves rolling in continuously, signaling both strong surf and storm surge linked to the hurricane. The relentless motion of the water underscores the storm’s raw strength.

The atmosphere is one of looming danger, with the ocean and skies combining into a display of Hurricane Erin’s power. The storm’s effects are visible in the turbulent seas and the threatening weather looming over the coast.

Ashley McCully said: “Emerald Isle, NC Hurricane Erin got smacked by a cold front and finally turned north.”

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