What is the latest information on Hurricane Erin?
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Hurricane Erin is currently a Category 3 storm offshore, generating dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding risks along the U.S. East Coast, especially from Florida to the Carolinas and up to New England. Evacuations and warnings are in effect for vulnerable areas, but a direct landfall is not expected. The storm previously reached Category 5 and has caused flooding in the Caribbean.
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Tracking Hurricane Erin's threat across U.S. East Coast
- Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall but will pass close to the U.S. east coast. 1m 37s
- The greatest concern is for the Outer Banks, southeastern Virginia, and the Delmarva Peninsula. 37s
- Tropical storm force winds and significant storm surge are expected along the coast. 2m 23s
- Forecast models show the storm could track further west, increasing coastal impacts. 2m 37s
- Storm surge of three to six feet and wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour are possible. 3m 52s
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Forecasters issue urgent warnings for millions along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin, a Category 3 storm, generates dangerous rip currents and high surf from Florida to New England. Evacuations and swimming bans are in effect in parts of North Carolina.
Erin is projected to stay offshore but could cause Highway 12 washouts and property damage in the Outer Banks. About 40,000 people are being evacuated from Hatteras and Ocracoke islands due to flooding and large waves.
Hurricane Erin, after reaching Category 5, is now a Category 3 with 130 mph winds near the Turks and Caicos and Bahamas. It is producing rough surf and riptides along the U.S. East Coast, with mandatory evacuations on Hatteras Island.
