Outer Banks Endures Flooding as Hurricane Erin Moves Offshore
Outer Banks Endures Flooding as Hurricane Erin Moves Offshore Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 2 storm, is now accelerating northeastward away from the U.S. East Coast, but its significant impact continues to be felt, especially across North Carolina’s vulnerable Outer Banks. The storm, which packed sustained winds of nearly 100 miles per hour, brought widespread coastal flooding, dangerous rip currents, and storm surge to the region on Thursday, with lingering effects expected today. As Erin’s western edge grazed North Carolina,…