Hurricane Erin brings flooding to parts of Outer Banks as it pivots from East Coast
Summary
Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, is affecting coastal areas in North Carolina with flooding and dangerous ocean conditions. The hurricane is moving north along the U.S. East Coast while gradually turning northeast, and warnings have been issued for areas likely to be impacted.Key Facts
- Hurricane Erin is currently a Category 2 storm with winds near 100 miles per hour.
- The storm is 260 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.
- A storm surge warning is in effect from Cape Lookout to Duck, N.C., which means there's a risk of coastal flooding due to rising water.
- A tropical storm warning extends from Beaufort Inlet, N.C., to Chincoteague, Va.
- A tropical storm watch is in place for Bermuda, indicating potential tropical storm conditions.
- Over 2,000 people evacuated from Ocracoke and Hatteras islands due to flooding risks.
- Highway 12, the main road off the Outer Banks, is closed because of sand and debris on the road.
- The National Weather Service warns of continued storm surges up to 4 feet high in the Outer Banks.
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