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What is the latest on Hurricane Erin?

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Hurricane Erin, now a Category 2 storm, is moving away from the US East Coast but continues to cause hazardous surf, strong winds, and coastal flooding from the Carolinas to New England. Beaches are closed, swimming is banned in many areas, and rip current risks remain high. The storm is expected to weaken as it heads into the Atlantic, but its effects will persist for several days.

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Hurricane Erin effects to persist in East Coast

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  • Hurricane Erin is moving further out into the Atlantic but continues to affect the East Coast. 4s
  • Coastal flooding and high surf have been reported from Florida to the Northeast. 18s
  • Dangerous rip currents and tidal flooding are ongoing, particularly in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas. 36s
  • Wind gusts over 40 miles per hour have been recorded in the New Jersey shore, eastern Long Island, and Nantucket. 1m 20s
  • Officials are inspecting infrastructure and considering beach closures due to hazardous conditions. 1m 1s
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Hurricane Erin effects to persist in East Coast
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Hurricane Erin effects to persist in East Coast

Even as the storm passes hundreds of miles off the East Coast, strong winds and waves thrashed along beaches and coastal areas are seeing significant flooding.

Hurricane Erin effects to persist in East Coast
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CBS News
5 hours ago
Hurricane Erin effects to persist in East Coast

The most widespread impact is dangerous rip currents from Florida to the northeast, which will persist for some days to come.

Hurricane Erin may fan wildfire flames in Atlantic Canada
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CBC News
8 hours ago
Hurricane Erin may fan wildfire flames in Atlantic Canada

Erin is now headed out to sea and expected to gradually lose power, but as it does, it will pass by Atlantic Canada.

Hurricane Erin may fan wildfire flames in Atlantic Canada
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CBC News
8 hours ago
Hurricane Erin may fan wildfire flames in Atlantic Canada

Tropical storm force winds stretch out about 500 kilometres from the centre, so parts of Atlantic Canada could see gusts over 60 kilometres per hour in the coming days.

Hurricane Erin lashes Outer Banks with coastal flooding, strong winds
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CBS America
19 hours ago
Hurricane Erin lashes Outer Banks with coastal flooding, strong winds

The hurricane hit North Carolina's Outer Banks with powerful gusts and large swells. 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
19 hours ago
Hurricane Erin sparks surge warnings as it moves off NC coast

The Category 2 storm is currently well offshore and moving away from the coastline, but officials are warning about life-threatening rip currents and damaging winds that extend hundreds of miles from its center.

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

Hurricane Erin has now made its closest pass to the eastern US 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
19 hours ago
Hurricane Erin sparks surge warnings as it moves off NC coast

Erin is moving out into the open Atlantic, will retain Category 2 strength, but gradually start to diminish and weaken as we head into tomorrow.

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

Erin is such a massive storm that even as it moves away, impacts will be felt from Nantucket, much of coastal New England, down through the Jersey Shore and into the Hampton Roads area of Virginia.

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