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What is the latest news on Hurricane Erin?

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Hurricane Erin, currently a Category 2-4 storm, is staying offshore but causing dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding along the U.S. East Coast, especially the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Mandatory evacuations and storm warnings are in effect, with waves up to 23 feet and significant beach hazards expected. The hurricane is not forecast to make direct landfall but will continue to impact coastal areas.

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NC Outer Banks facing coastal impacts; Erin expected to stay offshore

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  • Hurricane Erin is expected to remain offshore but will bring coastal impacts to the Outer Banks. 3s
  • The storm has intensified to a category two hurricane, with its wind field expanding as it moves north. 45s
  • AccuWeather rates the real impact on the North Carolina coast as less than one on a six-point scale, with most severe effects staying at sea. 2m 7s
  • Tropical storm force winds, dangerous waves, and rip currents are expected along the coast, especially in the Outer Banks and Southeast Virginia. 3m 0s
  • Beach closures and swimming restrictions may occur from Florida to Atlantic Canada due to hazardous surf and rip currents. 4m 31s
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NC Outer Banks facing coastal impacts; Erin expected to stay offshore
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AccuWeather
1 day ago
NC Outer Banks facing coastal impacts; Erin expected to stay offshore

Erin is forecast to remain offshore but will bring tropical storm force winds, storm surge, and dangerous waves to the Outer Banks, with hazardous surf and rip currents expected along the coast.

Hurricane Erin churns offshore, triggers evacuations in North Carolina
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Fox News
2 days ago
Hurricane Erin churns offshore, triggers evacuations in North Carolina

The Outer Banks are under a tropical storm warning as Hurricane Erin, about 600 miles offshore, brings high surf and flooding concerns, with evacuation orders and strict beach safety measures in place.

North Carolina coast preps for Hurricane Erin effects
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CBS America
2 days ago
North Carolina coast preps for Hurricane Erin effects

Multiple mandatory evacuation orders are in effect as Hurricane Erin threatens the region with high winds, large waves, and flooding, with dangerous rip currents leading to rescues along the coast.

Hurricane Erin to bring dangerous rip currents to U.S. East Coast
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CBS News
2 days ago
Hurricane Erin to bring dangerous rip currents to U.S. East Coast

Forecasters warn of dangerous rip currents and high surf from Florida to New England as Hurricane Erin approaches, prompting swimming bans and evacuations in parts of North Carolina.

Hurricane Erin to churn offshore
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AccuWeather
3 days ago
Hurricane Erin to churn offshore

Erin, once a Category 5, is now a Category 4 hurricane churning offshore, causing significant waves, coastal flooding, and dangerous rip currents along the East Coast, with mandatory evacuations in North Carolina.

Hurricane Erin to bring coastal hazards to North Carolina Outer Banks
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AccuWeather
3 days ago
Hurricane Erin to bring coastal hazards to North Carolina Outer Banks

Officials warn of possible Highway 12 washouts and property damage in Hatteras as evacuations are underway for about 40,000 people due to coastal flooding and large waves from Hurricane Erin.

Erin expected to bring dangerous conditions to U.S. East Coast
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CBS News
3 days ago
Erin expected to bring dangerous conditions to U.S. East Coast

Hurricane Erin is causing dangerously rough surf and riptides along the East Coast after hitting Puerto Rico, with forecasts showing the storm passing closest to North Carolina's Outer Banks as a Category 2 hurricane.

Eastern U.S. could see impacts from Hurricane Erin
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The Weather Channel
4 days ago
Eastern U.S. could see impacts from Hurricane Erin

Erin is expected to cause dangerous wave action, strong rip currents, and potential coastal flooding and beach erosion along the East Coast, including the Outer Banks and Northeast beaches.

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