Earl swooped into New England waters as a tropical storm with winds of 70 mph after sideswiping North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where it caused flooding but no injuries and little damage.

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EARL?SITE=VANOV&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

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Hampton Roads geared up for what was thought to be an impressive storm, however it  never really came to pass.  Unless of course, you consider heavy rain fall and a few gusts of wind hitting up to 40 mph in short bursts an impressive storm. Either way, we are thankful we were spared from what Mother Nature could have brought to our local community. 

Please let us know how the storm affected you and post pictures if you have some.

NeedLocalHelp.com was bringing local news to our community throughout this storm and will be here for the next.

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HATTERAS ISLAND

He had the potential to devastate, but Hurricane Earl has largely spared the Outer Banks.

As of noon today, there had been no reports of widespread major damage or injury on North Carolina’s barrier islands.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/outer-banks-begins-assess-damage-earl-moves-0

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VIRGINIA BEACH

Winds of 40 mph from Hurricane Earl have prompted wind restrictions at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel.

The following vehicles are not being allowed to cross the span:

- large pick-up campers 

- camper trailers

- house trailers

- anything being towed

- vehicles with exterior cargo

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/chesapeake-bay-bridgetunnel-restricts-vehicles?cid=ltst

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Hurricane Earl appears to have spared South Hampton Roads of major problems, so far.

Chesapeake reported no flooding or road closures around 8:30 a.m. People actually made fewer emergency calls than usual overnight, an update from the city said. No evacuations were ordered and no shelters opened.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/hurricane-passes-hampton-roads-returning-normal?cid=ltst

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Hurricane Earl in Buxton, N.C., this morning

Between 3 a.m and 4 a.m. in Nags Head, N.C.

At 2 a.m in Nags Head.

Click on the link below to see all these video’s at Pilotonline.com

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/raw-videos-hurricane-earl-sweeps-through-nags-head-buxton?cid=ltst

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Hurricane Earl swirled toward the East Coast on Thursday with treacherous winds and driving rain, forcing thousands of vacationers to evacuate parts of the Outer Banks and setting in motion a flurry of preparations to minimize damage as far north as Maine.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2010/08/31/GA2010083102211.html?hpid=artslot

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Hurricane Earl wasn’t chasing residents away.

While the Category 3 storm churned its way toward Hatteras Island – later dropping to a Category 2 – a fascinated public gathered at the dunes surrounding the Frisco Pier late Thursday afternoon.

About 50 people had gathered there between 4 and 5 p.m. to socialize, drink beer and place bets on the fate of the vulnerable pier. Amateur and professional photographers took pictures of each other taking pictures.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/waves-hurricane-earl-battered-frisco-pier-hatteras?cid=ltst

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“The U.S. Postal Service will be delivering Social Security checks early because of Hurricane Earl.

The early delivery began Wednesday and will continue through today, according to the postal service.

The Social Security Administration authorized the early delivery of “third of the month” checks, according to the postal service. The limit will be raised on third-party draft payments to facilitate immediate payment processing if necessary.”

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/storm-prompts-early-delivery-social-security-checks

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NeedLocalHelp.com would like to thank our fellow men and women who serve our country. Regardless if it’s over sea’s or here locally for Hurricanes like Earl, thank you for your service and for being selfless in your desire to help a Nation in time of need.

VA National Guard ready for Earl

Soldiers reported to Norfolk Thursday

Updated: Thursday, 02 Sep 2010, 3:54 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 02 Sep 2010, 3:54 PM EDT

• Stephanie Harris

NORFOLK, Va (WAVY) - On Thursday morning, the Virginia National Guard fueled its fleet, and found everything soldiers needed to support the two basic missions of rescue and support.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/weather/hurricane/va-national-guard-ready-for-earl

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North Carolina officials ordered a mandatory evacuation for visitors to be expanded to all of Dare County this morning and urged residents living along the ocean to relocate because waves are expected to wash over roads when Hurricane Earl passes by later tonight.

http://weather.hamptonroads.com/news/

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NASA scientists fly into Earl

Study on how storms intensify

Updated: Thursday, 02 Sep 2010, 2:53 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 02 Sep 2010, 2:53 PM EDT

• Jennifer Kay

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - NASA scientists flew Thursday into Hurricane Earl to gather data about what makes some tropical storms strengthen into destructive hurricanes while most fizzle.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/weather/hurricane/nasa-scientists-fly-into-earl

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Portsmouth and Norfolk city garages will be open to residents seeking refuge in the event of severe weather due to Hurricane Earl.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/weather/hurricane/city-garages-open-to-ports.-residents

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CNU ON LOCK DOWN!

A robbery at a credit union across from Christopher Newport University this morning prompted school officials to send out a campus alert to students.

http://hamptonroads.com/2010/09/campus-alert-cnu-after-newport-news-robbery?cid=ltst

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina’s governor has declared a state of emergency as evacuation of the coast ahead of Hurricane Earl continues.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/weather/hurricane/nc-declares-state-of-emergency

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Hampton Roads have you noticed a lot of push for more and more sport teams here in the area? We now have Admirals, ODU football, Norfolk State, Tides Baseball, and now UFL in Virginia Beach or Norfolk? Still we are unsure where the team will go but really who cares we have a professional football team finally!  Stay tuned for more info about Hampton Roads UFL.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/sports/what-is-new-with-ufl%3F

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Outer Banks and Hatteras please use caution over the next couple of days as Hurricane Earl comes closer. Being our sister neighborhood we want all of you to be safe. Be sure to evacuate if instructed and if not have plenty of water, batteries, and food for it is possible with winds up to 135mph (Cat 4) it can cut out power for extended periods of time. Please watch or listen to your local news providers and make the best decision for you and your family.

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/weather/hurricane/hurricane-watch-issued-for-nc

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NeedLocalHelp.com wants to say we are thinking about you all on the east coast, please prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Use caution when deciding to travel away from the East Coast as Hurricane Earl approaches.  Hurricane Earl is suppose to make land fall by Wed/Thursday this week 9.1.2010/9.2.2010.

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