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Where did Hurricane Erin make landfall?

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Hurricane Erin did not make landfall; it tracked between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda, generating dangerous waves and rip currents but avoiding direct impact.

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Hurricane Erin lashes U.S. Virgin Islands

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  • Hurricane Erin brought significant rainfall to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • The storm weakened from a category 5 to a category 3 and did not make landfall. 9s
  • Approximately six inches of rain fell on the outer banks of the islands. 14s
  • Hurricane Erin is not expected to hit the U.S. mainland but may cause strong waves along the Carolina coast. 19s
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Hurricane Erin lashes U.S. Virgin Islands
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Fox News
8 hours ago
Hurricane Erin lashes U.S. Virgin Islands

Hurricane Erin did not make a direct hit but dropped rain on the outer banks of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Hurricane Erin expected to bring dangerous riptides to East Coast
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Hurricane Erin expected to bring dangerous riptides to East Coast

Even without a direct hit to the U.S. mainland, Hurricane Erin is expected to create rough conditions along the eastern seaboard.

Hurricane Erin 'rapidly intensifies' to a Category 5
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AccuWeather
2 days ago
Hurricane Erin 'rapidly intensifies' to a Category 5

The hurricane is projected to remain offshore, with no direct landfall in the United States anticipated.

Hurricane Erin to bring dangerous rip current to U.S.
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The Weather Channel
2 days ago
Hurricane Erin to bring dangerous rip current to U.S.

Erin is moving right in between the United States and Bermuda and not having any kind of direct landfall.

Hurricane Erin strengthens in the Atlantic
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CBS America
2 days ago
Hurricane Erin strengthens in the Atlantic

There is good agreement that Erin does not bring a direct hit into the states, but will cause serious wave action.

Hurricane Erin to hit Puerto Rico with heavy rain
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CBS News
3 days ago
Hurricane Erin to hit Puerto Rico with heavy rain

Erin is expected to push north of Puerto Rico, well offshore of the east coast, not making landfall.

Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength
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CBS News
3 days ago
Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength

Erin will generally stay east of the eastern seaboard of the U.S., mainly out to sea.

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