<br /> <p>As Hurricane Florence neared the North Carolina coast, the surf rolled in toward homes already sitting on the water’s edge. This home in Nags Head – which may be abandoned – was one of many sitting on stilts near streets covered by sand.</p><p>The National Weather Service issued renewed warnings</a> ahead of the storm’s arrival.</p><p>Florence is expected to be close to or over the coast later Thursday or early Friday. Credit: rubberbones1994 via Storyful</p><br />
