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Is Hurricane Erin going to hit the U.S.?

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Hurricane Erin is not expected to make direct landfall in the U.S., but will bring dangerous waves, rip currents, and possible coastal flooding along the East Coast. The strongest winds remain offshore, but indirect impacts are likely for coastal areas, especially the Outer Banks and Northeast beaches.

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Eastern U.S. could see impacts from Hurricane Erin

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  • Hurricane Erin's winds extend over 200 miles from its center.
  • There is a slight chance of squally conditions along the Outer Banks of North Carolina. 12s
  • The storm is expected to track between the Carolina coast and Bermuda, causing indirect impacts along the East Coast. 22s
  • Significant wave action and dangerous rip currents are likely, especially in the Northeast. 33s
  • Coastal flooding and beach erosion are possible as the system moves past Bermuda into the weekend. 43s
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Eastern U.S. could see impacts from Hurricane Erin
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The Weather Channel
2 hours ago
Eastern U.S. could see impacts from Hurricane Erin

Hurricane Erin is forecast to track between the Carolina coast and Bermuda, bringing indirect impacts like dangerous wave action, strong rip currents, and potential coastal flooding along the U.S. East Coast.

Hurricane Erin 'rapidly intensifies' to a Category 5
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AccuWeather
22 hours ago
Hurricane Erin 'rapidly intensifies' to a Category 5

The hurricane is projected to remain offshore, with no direct U.S. landfall anticipated, though concerns remain for the North Carolina coast.

Hurricane Erin to bring dangerous rip current to U.S.
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The Weather Channel
1 day ago
Hurricane Erin to bring dangerous rip current to U.S.

Erin is projected to stay between the U.S. and Bermuda, with no direct landfall expected, but could bring large waves and dangerous rip currents to the East Coast.

Hurricane Erin strengthens in the Atlantic
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CBS America
1 day ago
Hurricane Erin strengthens in the Atlantic

Forecast models indicate Erin is unlikely to make direct U.S. landfall, but strong wave action is expected along the coast.

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