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Is Hurricane Erin over?

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Hurricane Erin is moving away from the US East Coast into the Atlantic. While it is not completely over, its impacts are diminishing. Coastal flooding, rough surf, and dangerous rip currents persist, but the storm is weakening and will soon be gone.

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Hurricane Erin lashes Outer Banks with coastal flooding, strong winds

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  • Hurricane Erin caused waves up to 17 feet and winds of 50 mph along the east coast. 4s
  • A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey and beaches were closed due to dangerous conditions. 8s
  • The storm brought coastal flooding and strong winds to North Carolina's Outer Banks. 21s
  • 35 million people are under coastal flood advisories along the eastern seaboard. 1m 46s
  • Hurricane Erin is moving away and weakening, but dangerous surf and flooding persist. 3m 6s
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Hurricane Erin lashes Outer Banks with coastal flooding, strong winds
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CBS America
10 hours ago
Hurricane Erin lashes Outer Banks with coastal flooding, strong winds

Tonight, the storm is pulling away from the east coast and heading into the Atlantic.

Hurricane Erin sparks surge warnings as it moves off NC coast
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CBS America
10 hours ago
Hurricane Erin sparks surge warnings as it moves off NC coast

Hurricane Erin has now made its closest pass to the eastern U.S. and is currently moving out to the open waters of the Atlantic. The waves and winds will then weaken.

Hurricane Erin sparks surge warnings as it moves off NC coast
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CBS America
10 hours ago
Hurricane Erin sparks surge warnings as it moves off NC coast

Erin is moving away and will retain Category 2 strength but gradually start to diminish and weaken as we head into tomorrow. By the weekend, it is long gone.

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