Hurricane Erin brings "life-threatening" surf and rip conditions to U.S. East Coast
Summary
Hurricane Erin is moving away from the Mid-Atlantic Coast but continues to pose dangers to the U.S. East Coast. The storm, classified as a Category 2 hurricane, has caused threats of tidal flooding and dangerous surf conditions. Officials have issued warnings, and some areas are under a state of emergency.Key Facts
- Hurricane Erin is classified as a Category 2 hurricane.
- It is moving northeast at 20 mph with winds up to 100 mph.
- The storm prompted a state of emergency in parts of New Jersey.
- The National Hurricane Center advised against swimming due to dangerous surf and rip currents.
- Erin's swells are affecting regions including the Bahamas, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada.
- High tides in New Jersey bring major flooding risks.
- The hurricane's winds extend up to 105 miles from its center.
- Erin intensified rapidly from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm at one point.
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