Footage shows houses battered by waves during Hurricane Erin – video

Hurricane Erin's arrival is being felt all along the US east coast. Residents are bracing for the possibility of a dangerous storm surge reaching up to 4ft (1.2 metres), along with severe beach erosion. The hurricane is expected to generate 'life-threatening' waves ranging from 15 to 20ft, with North Carolina beaches anticipating the most brutal waves

• Hurricane Erin pounds US east coast as residents brace for life-threatening' waves