Hurricane Erin diminished from a Category 5 to a Category 3 but is expected to regain strength soon. The storm is currently 310 miles from San Juan, Puerto Rico. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands and Southeast Bahamas. Coastal flooding may begin Tuesday. Heavy rains in Puerto Rico will lead to additional rainfall of 2 to 4 inches. Flash flooding and landslides are possible as the storm moves through.
Hurricane Erin weakened to a Category 3 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph, but is expected to regain size and strength in the coming days.
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the Southeast Bahamas, with expected coastal flooding beginning as early as Tuesday.
Heavy rains across Puerto Rico are expected to continue, with an additional 2 to 4 inches forecast through Monday and possible flash flooding.
Dare County officials warned that portions of N.C. Highway 12 on Hatteras Island will likely be impassable for several days due to coastal flooding.
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