What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin
Summary
Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 4 storm, is impacting island communities off North Carolina and other areas in the Atlantic. Although it is not expected to hit the U.S. directly, North Carolina's Outer Banks are preparing for strong winds, high waves, and potential flooding. Evacuations have been ordered on some islands, and impacts are being felt in the southeast Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands.Key Facts
- Hurricane Erin is a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph (225 kph).
- Outer islands of North Carolina have issued evacuation orders due to expected high waves and flooding.
- Erin is affecting the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeast Bahamas with tropical storm warnings in place.
- Roads on North Carolina's Outer Banks could be covered by waves as high as 15 feet (4.6 meters).
- The storm is shifting northeast, avoiding a direct hit on the U.S. mainland.
- Erin's edges have already brought heavy rain and winds to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, causing power outages.
- Government officials in Bermuda are warning of dangerous conditions as storm surge could reach up to 24 feet (7.3 meters).
- Hurricane Erin's strength has changed frequently according to the Saffir-Simpson Scale.
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