North Carolina expects coastal flooding from massive waves, tropical-storm-force winds and tidal and storm surges for much of the state shoreline, especially the Outer Banks, as well as life-threatening rip currents for most of the week, Stein said, adding, "No one should be in the ocean."

The agency had also been tracking two other Atlantic disturbances, one with a 70 percent chance of cyclone development through 48 hours and another with a 50 percent chance. As for the disturbance with the highest chance of formation,

A tropical rainstorm moving north of the Leeward Islands is forecast to strengthen and could become the next hurricane in the Atlantic after Erin, with Bermuda potentially in its path.

Aaron Rodgers instructed Pittsburgh Steelers offensive linemen to protect teammates after quarterback Skylar Thompson was knocked down in training camp.