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The dangers of rip currents

Even hurricanes far out at sea can trigger dangerous rip currents along the coast. AccuWeather's Ariella Scalese shares essential tips for staying safe when surf conditions turn rough.

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Hurricane Erin to bring coastal hazards to North Carolina Outer Banks

The North Carolina Outer Banks region can expect life-threatening surf and rip currents from Hurricane Erin this week. Coastal flooding, beach erosion and coastal winds will also be present.

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

Hurricane Erin is expected to stay offshore but will still impact the East Coast with life-threatening surf and rip currents this week. Areas from Charleston, South Carolina, to Florida were cleared.

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Hurricane Erin 'rapidly intensifies' to a Category 5

Being a Category 1 hurricane, Erin underwent a 'rapid intensification' which helped the storm to grow and strengthen to a powerful Category 5. Hurricane Erin won't make a direct hit on the U.S., but it will produce dangerous surf conditi...

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Scattered storms continue to rumble through the Southeast

Days of scattered thunderstorms across the Southeast are expected to continue this weekend.

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Dry and sunny Saturday in store for much of the Northeast

A cold front will sweep across the Northeast on Sunday, bringing a wet end to the weekend for New England.

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Beaches in the Northeast brace for hidden dangers from Erin

After a rip current drowning at a New Jersey beach, officials are making sure both locals and visitors are aware of the dangers.

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Tropical storm development potential in the Atlantic

Although there have only been five named storms in the Atlantic so far, the peak of hurricane season is still ahead. AccuWeather meteorologists are closely monitoring conditions for potential tropical storm development in the coming weeks.

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What is rapid intensification?

AccuWeather's Melissa Constanzer breaks down the concept of rapid intensification in tropical cyclones, explaining how factors like low wind shear, extremely warm ocean waters, and high atmospheric moisture levels contribute to this sudd...

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Understanding beach flags; Staying safe from rip currents

American Lifeguard Association's Wyatt Werneth joins the AccuWeather Network to explain the beach flag system and what each colored flag means. He also explains the dangers of rip currents.

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Carolinas at potential risk if Erin continues to track farther west

Erin is forecast to become the Atlantic's first hurricane of 2025. The Carolinas may be at risk if the storm veers west next week. Learn which parts of the East Coast could be affected.

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Severe storms return to the Upper Midwest

Tornadic risks are back in the Dakotas and Minnesota, with days of storms expected ahead.

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Scattered storms stick around in the Northeast

Strong storms led to pouring rain and flashing lightning throughout the Northeast on Aug. 14.

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What is a sea breeze?

AccuWeather Meteorologist Melissa Constanzer explains sea breezes-a phenomenon commonly observed near beaches.

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Where might Hurricane Erin cause impacts?

Erin is still days away from any chance of landfall, but its path is becoming clearer.

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Drenching thunderstorms bring flash flood threats across Northeast

Flash flood warnings popped up throughout multiple states on Aug. 13 as powerful storms swept across the Northeast.

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Lingering storms bring flash flood threats to the Southeast

After deadly flooding in Chattanooga, days of repeated storms are raising the risk for flash floods throughout the Southeast.

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East coast to experience dangerous rip currents from Erin

Damaging surf and rip currents are expected for the entire U.S. East Coast next week.

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Erin to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025

AccuWeather's Alex DaSilva was live on the AccuWeather Network on Aug. 13 to discuss the latest on Tropical Storm Erin.

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Where is Tropical Storm Erin going?

AccuWeather forecasters are expecting Erin to strengthen into a hurricane and sideswipe Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands before turning north.

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What should you be doing to prepare for hurricanes?

As we move into the heart of the hurricane season, it's time to make sure your family is prepared if you could be anywhere in the path of tropical weather.

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Mosquito and tick season extends into cooler weather

Mosquitoes and ticks can stay active past summer, raising risks for diseases like West Nile and Lyme. Experts with the NPMA share prevention tips for cooler months.

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Thunderstorms returning to the Northeast

Multiple rounds of scattered thunderstorms will sweep across the Northeast on Aug. 13.

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Severe storms lead to flood risks across the Midwest

Pouring rain led to isolated flooding from St. Louis all the way to Toronto on Aug. 12.

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How sharks help with forecasting hurricanes

Researchers at the University of Delaware have attached sensors to sharks to track ocean conditions. Aaron Carlisle joins the AccuWeather Network to discuss how sharks can help forecast hurricanes.

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Power companies perform upgrades ahead of peak hurricane season

Power companies are preparing for the peak hurricane season with some major upgrades. AccuWeather's Leslie Hudson was live from Orlando, Florida with more on what they're doing.

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Rip currents: A danger beyond the storm

Rip currents are a commonly overlooked beach hazard. Here's what you can do to stay safe in the water.

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Erin expected to become the first major Atlantic hurricane of 2025

By Aug. 18, Erin will likely be a hurricane off the Southeast coast of the U.S., so now is the time to prepare.

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Looking ahead to the 2045 total solar eclipse

We look ahead to the 2045 Total Solar Eclipse, the next one that will cross over the continental U.S. from California to Florida.

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Storms bring flood and hail threats to the Plains

Slow-moving thunderstorms are soaking much of the central U.S. While some storms are expected to move off, new storms are likely to redevelop, particularly in the Texas Panhandle and northern Texas.

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