BUXTON, N.C. - Five unoccupied homes have collapsed and been swept into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina 's Outer Banks on Tuesday as powerful waves from hurricanes Humberto and Imelda slam the southeastern coast .

The collapses all occurred within about 45 minutes, starting about 2 p.m. ET, according to Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials. There are no reports of any injuries.

Three of the homes that collapsed were neighbors on Cottage Avenue, and two other neighboring homes fell on Tower Circle Road.

Both hurricanes are steering clear of the Eastern Seaboard, but powerful waves are expected to batter the coast through the week.

HURRICANES HUMBERTO, IMELDA CREATE DEADLY RIP CURRENTS, TRIGGER FLOOD THREAT FOR US EAST COAST

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