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Hurricane Erin Strengthens as New Atlantic Systems Emerge, Prompting Emergency Preparedness
weather6 months ago

Hurricane Erin Strengthens as New Atlantic Systems Emerge, Prompting Emergency Preparedness

Hurricane Erin, a large Category 1 storm, is moving northeast in the Atlantic, causing rip currents and coastal flooding along the U.S. East Coast, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada, while transitioning into a post-tropical cyclone. New systems, including Invest 90L and 99L, are developing in the Atlantic, with 90L likely to become a tropical storm and potentially impact Bermuda.

Multiple tropical systems form in Atlantic as Hurricane Erin recedes
weather6 months ago

Multiple tropical systems form in Atlantic as Hurricane Erin recedes

Hurricane Erin has moved away from the U.S. coast, but significant coastal flooding is expected along the Mid-Atlantic during Thursday night’s high tide, with storm surge causing major flooding and damaging waves, especially in North Carolina and New Jersey. Erin is weakening and heading out to sea, while other tropical systems, including 90L near the Leeward Islands and 99L in the eastern Atlantic, are being monitored for potential development.

Hurricane Erin Eases Off North Carolina Coast, Continues Northeastward
weather6 months ago

Hurricane Erin Eases Off North Carolina Coast, Continues Northeastward

Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, has moved away from North Carolina's Outer Banks after causing significant damage with high winds, storm surge, and flooding. Coastal areas along the East Coast remain under threat from hazardous conditions, including rip currents, high surf, and flooding, with authorities advising caution and evacuations in affected regions.

Hurricane Erin Threatens North Carolina with Coastal Flooding and Storm Surge
weather6 months ago

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.

Hurricane Erin Approaches New England with Rain and Winds
weather6 months ago

Hurricane Erin Approaches New England with Rain and Winds

A couple of showers are expected tonight in the DC area, with Hurricane Erin passing offshore bringing breezy conditions tomorrow. The weather will improve Friday and Saturday with sunshine and low humidity, but chances of showers and storms return Sunday. A significant cooldown with below-normal temperatures and low humidity is forecast for the upcoming weeks, influenced by high pressure systems over Canada and Greenland. Coastal areas from Virginia to New Jersey will experience dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding due to Hurricane Erin, which, despite being offshore, poses a serious threat to the East Coast.