Hurricane Erin prompts evacuation orders along N.C. Outer Banks
Summary
Hurricane Erin's outer bands are causing heavy rain in Puerto Rico, and North Carolina has declared a state of emergency for the Outer Banks. The hurricane, although weakened, remains powerful and will likely intensify again soon. Evacuations have been ordered for Hatteras Island due to expected dangerous conditions.Key Facts
- Hurricane Erin is affecting Puerto Rico with heavy rain.
- North Carolina's Outer Banks declared a state of emergency.
- Hatteras Island has a mandatory evacuation order starting Monday.
- The storm weakened to a Category 3 but could strengthen.
- Erin's current maximum sustained winds are 125 mph.
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in place for the Turks and Caicos and Southeast Bahamas.
- Coastal flooding is expected in Dare County from Tuesday to Thursday.
- Puerto Rico is expected to receive an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain.
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