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Where is Hurricane Erin expected to hit?

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Hurricane Erin is not expected to make direct landfall but will pass offshore, bringing dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding risks from Florida to Maine, with the closest approach near North Carolina's Outer Banks. Evacuations and warnings are in effect for vulnerable areas.

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Tracking Hurricane Erin's threat across U.S. East Coast

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  • 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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Tracking Hurricane Erin's threat across U.S. East Coast
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AccuWeather
2 days ago
Tracking Hurricane Erin's threat across U.S. East Coast

The greatest concern is along the Outer Banks up to southeastern Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula, with possible rain and wind impacts if the storm tracks further west.

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

The storm is not expected to make direct landfall, but is generating dangerous rip currents and high surf conditions from Florida to southern New England, with 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 continues to churn just offshore as a major hurricane, with the greatest impacts expected for the coast of 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

The center of Hurricane Erin may stay just offshore, but the Outer Banks of North Carolina are facing dangerous impacts, including possible Highway 12 washouts and property damage.

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

The track of the storm takes it between the U.S. coastline and Bermuda, coming closest to the North Carolina Outer Banks.

Hurricane Erin expected to bring dangerous riptides to East Coast
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CBS News
4 days ago
Hurricane Erin expected to bring dangerous riptides to East Coast

The effects of Hurricane Erin are expected to be felt up and down the East Coast, even if the storm remains at sea.

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

The storm is expected to track between the Carolina coast and Bermuda, causing indirect impacts along the eastern coast, including the Outer Banks of North Carolina and beaches in the Northeast.

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