Hurricane Erin Threatens North Carolina with Coastal Flooding and Storm Surge

Hurricane Erin, a large Category 2 storm, is impacting the U.S. East Coast, especially North Carolina, with high surf, storm surge warnings, and beach closures, as nearly 40 million people are under coastal flood alerts. The storm's size and intensity, influenced by climate change, pose significant risks of flooding, dangerous surf, and rip currents, with the Outer Banks experiencing potential 2-4 feet of inundation. While not forecasted to make landfall, Erin's outer bands are causing deteriorating conditions and widespread warnings across the region.