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Hurricane Erin Unleashes Dangerous Conditions Across East Coast; Evacuations Underway

Hurricane Erin Unleashes Dangerous Conditions Across East Coast; Evacuations Underway

Hurricane Erin Unleashes Dangerous Conditions Across East Coast; Evacuations Underway As Hurricane Erin continues its powerful northward trajectory, federal forecasters are issuing urgent warnings for East Coast beaches, advising the public to avoid the water due to dangerous waves and severe weather conditions. While the massive storm was approximately 365 miles from Cape Hatteras, N.C., as of yesterday morning, its widespread effects are being felt across the shoreline today, Thursday, August 21st. Strong winds, potential flooding, and life-threatening rip currents…

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Hurricane Erin: Outer Banks Under Continued Threat Amid East Coast Beach Closures

Hurricane Erin: Outer Banks Under Continued Threat Amid East Coast Beach Closures

Hurricane Erin: Outer Banks Under Continued Threat Amid East Coast Beach Closures As of Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Hurricane Erin continues to pose a significant threat to North Carolina’s Outer Banks, with residents and businesses grappling with ongoing disruptions and safety concerns. While the season’s first Atlantic hurricane is expected to remain offshore, its proximity has already triggered evacuations and dangerous conditions along the East Coast. Evacuations were ordered for barrier islands along the Carolina coast, including Hatteras and Ocracoke,…

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Category 3 Hurricane Erin Unleashes Life-Threatening Conditions on East Coast

Category 3 Hurricane Erin Unleashes Life-Threatening Conditions on East Coast

Category 3 Hurricane Erin Unleashes Life-Threatening Conditions on East Coast Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 3 storm, is currently unleashing deadly rip currents, destructive waves, and significant storm surge along the entire US East Coast, with North Carolina’s Outer Banks facing the most severe impacts. Despite not being forecast to make landfall, Erin’s immense size and strength are causing widespread hazardous conditions. Emergency measures are already in effect, with over 75 rip-current rescues reported Monday along North Carolina’s southern coast,…

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Hurricane Erin Intensifies to Category 3, Leeward Islands on Alert as East Coast Braces for Swells

Hurricane Erin Intensifies to Category 3, Leeward Islands on Alert as East Coast Braces for Swells

Hurricane Erin Intensifies to Category 3, Leeward Islands on Alert as East Coast Braces for Swells Hurricane Erin has rapidly strengthened into a powerful Category 3 storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, making it the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. Tropical storm watches are currently in effect for the Northern Leeward Islands, including St. Martin, St. Barts, Anguilla, and Barbuda, where breezy and rainy conditions are anticipated over the next 48 hours. Erin is projected…

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