Life-threatening storm warnings issued as hurricane Erin moves north
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Hurricane Erin strengthens as it moves north over the Atlantic Ocean, prompting dangerous conditions along the US East Coast. The National Hurricane Center has issued a Storm Surge Warning for North Carolina's coast, predicting hazardous flooding situations. Tropical Storm Warnings and Watches are in place, with officials alerting about potential beach erosion and impassable roads. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are expected from the Bahamas to the Mid-Atlantic. Erin's winds reach up to 105 mph with warnings extending along the coast, particularly affecting North Carolina's barrier islands.
Hurricane Erin has intensified, bringing dangerous conditions to the US East Coast with a Storm Surge Warning issued for North Carolina, warning of life-threatening flooding from rising waters.
Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect along parts of the North Carolina coastline, indicating conditions expected in the next 36 hours, with caution against significant beach erosion and impassable roads.
Authorities are cautioning that the storm surge combined with high waves may cause extreme beach erosion and life-threatening surf conditions, prompting local evacuations especially in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
As Hurricane Erin continues to grow, it poses risks with hurricane-force winds extending up to 80 miles from its center and potentially damaging tropical-force winds across a wider area.
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