What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it heads past the East Coast
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The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Hurricane Erin is still expected to churn up dangerous waves and rip currents and could bring tropical force winds to North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast. Erin lost some strength Tuesday and dropped to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved northward, roughly parallel to the East Coast.
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Main Idea: Governor Josh Stein and North Carolina are bracing for Hurricane Erin, which is passing offshore but still threatening the coast with dangerous surf, rip currents, and storm surge.
Key Points:
- Erin is not expected to make direct landfall in the United States, but it is still strong enough to affect the East Coast.
- North Carolina issued evacuation orders for some Outer Banks islands and closed parts of Highway 12 as water rose.
- The state has deployed National Guard troops and rescue teams, and dozens of people have already been rescued from rip currents.
- Officials warned that beach conditions remain dangerous from Florida to New England, with swimming bans in some areas and risks of flooding and high waves.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Hurricane Erin can force evacuations, close roads and beaches, and raise the risk of flooding, dangerous surf, and power or travel disruptions for coastal households and businesses.
Positive Impact
North Carolina’s emergency response and warnings may help reduce deaths and injuries by getting people out of harm’s way sooner.
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Central state whose coast, emergency response, and evacuations are a major focus of the article.
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