Outer Banks, NC – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued storm surge and tropical storm warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks as Hurricane Erin moves northwest through the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
According to the NHC’s 11 a.m. Tuesday advisory, Erin was located about 690 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, moving at 9 mph. Forecast models show the storm tracking near the Bahamas before shifting northward Wednesday and northeastward Thursday, keeping it offshore but dangerously close to the U.S. East Coast.
Officials warned that Erin is expected to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the Bahamas, Bermuda, and much of the U.S. East Coast this week. The Outer Banks could begin experiencing tropical storm conditions and storm surge flooding late Wednesday. Large waves may cause beach erosion and road washouts, making some areas impassable.
Heavy rainfall from Erin’s outer bands is already affecting the Turks and Caicos and will continue across the Bahamas through tonight, bringing the potential for flash and urban flooding. Hurricane-force winds extend outward 80 miles from the storm’s center, while tropical-storm-force winds reach as far as 205 miles.
Residents along the Mid-Atlantic and southern New England coasts are urged to monitor the storm’s progress, as strong winds are possible Thursday into Friday. Emergency officials stressed the importance of heeding local warnings and preparing for possible coastal flooding and hazardous surf.
While Erin is forecast to remain offshore, its wide wind field means impacts will be felt far from the storm’s center. Authorities continue to monitor for changes in track or strength as the storm moves closer to the U.S. coast.
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