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Will Hurricane Erin hit the USA?

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Hurricane Erin is not expected to make landfall in the USA but will bring dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding to the East Coast, especially North Carolina. Evacuations and beach closures are in effect, with hazardous conditions likely to persist.

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North Carolina working to secure shoreline ahead of Hurricane Erin

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  • Hurricane Erin is offshore but expected to cause dangerous surf and rip currents along the North Carolina coast. 5s
  • A state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina, with officials urging residents to prepare disaster kits. 24s
  • Heavy equipment is being used to clear roads, and evacuations have taken place in vulnerable areas of the Outer Banks. 1m 5s
  • Large waves are expected to erode beaches and potentially cut off parts of the Outer Banks. 1m 40s
  • Beaches from North Carolina to New York and New Jersey are closed due to hazardous surf conditions. 1m 58s
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North Carolina working to secure shoreline ahead of Hurricane Erin
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CBS News
1 day ago
North Carolina working to secure shoreline ahead of Hurricane Erin

Aaron is hundreds of miles offshore, not expected to do a direct hit making landfall. Still, rip currents are expected there in North Carolina up to Florida and then down into New England.

Hurricane Erin to intensify today
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AccuWeather
1 day ago
Hurricane Erin to intensify today

Experts do not expect a landfall but note that the hurricane could come within 200 miles of the coast, potentially increasing its impact depending on its precise track.

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

Even though the center of the storm remains offshore, its expanding wind field will bring tropical storm force winds, storm surge, and dangerous waves to the Outer Banks.

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

It's not headed straight for the U.S., but coastal North Carolina is on high alert for sure because storm surge watches are up.

Erin to bring dangerous east coast rip current
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AccuWeather
2 days ago
Erin to bring dangerous east coast rip current

This large hurricane will get nowhere near the state of Florida, but the impacts, although indirect, are still significant.

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

Massive storm is not going to make direct landfall, but it is expected to make waves, quite literally. Dangerous rip currents as well.

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

Aaron continues to churn just offshore as a major hurricane. The eye will stay well offshore, but its size will send 5 to 15 foot waves, coastal flooding, and dangerous rip currents to parts of the East Coast.

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

This morning, it's causing dangerously rough surf and riptides along the East Coast. Forecasts indicate the storm will pass between the U.S. coastline and Bermuda.

Hurricane Erin lashes U.S. Virgin Islands
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4 days ago
Hurricane Erin lashes U.S. Virgin Islands

The hurricane is not expected to hit the U.S. mainland but could create strong waves along the Carolina coastline.

Hurricane Erin expected to bring dangerous riptides to East Coast
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4 days 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.

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