Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US coast
Summary
Hurricane Erin has strengthened to a Category 4 storm and is creating hazardous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast. It has already impacted areas like Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, causing power outages and flight cancellations. Although not expected to make landfall, Erin remains a major hurricane affecting several regions.Key Facts
- Hurricane Erin is a Category 4 storm with winds of 130 mph (215 kph).
- It has affected parts of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
- Erin caused power outages for around 147,000 customers in Puerto Rico.
- Airports in affected areas have canceled more than 20 flights due to the storm.
- The storm is predicted to bring dangerous surf conditions to the U.S. East Coast.
- Dare County, North Carolina, has declared an emergency and ordered an evacuation of Hatteras Island.
- Erin was the first Atlantic hurricane of the year and reached Category 5 status briefly with 160 mph (260 kph) winds.
- The National Weather Service warns of potential impacts to coastal areas even without a direct landfall.
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