Hurricane Erin Unleashes Dangerous Conditions on NC Outer Banks, Eastern Seaboard
Hurricane Erin Unleashes Dangerous Conditions on NC Outer Banks, Eastern Seaboard As of Thursday, August 21, powerful Hurricane Erin is unleashing significant coastal impacts across the North Carolina Outer Banks and broader Eastern Seaboard, despite largely sparing a direct mainland hit. The massive storm, which intensified to near Category 3 strength yesterday with 110 mph sustained winds and a remarkably low central pressure, is currently passing approximately 250 miles east of North Carolina’s coast. Emergency warnings remain in effect for…