"Hurricane Erin has shifted north, posing significant risks of destructive surf, powerful rip currents and coastal flooding along the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast shorelines. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued coastal flood warnings on Thursday for residents across parts of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Long Island, New York. Erin is expected to generate large breaking waves of 8 to 16 feet and life-threatening rip currents along the coast through Friday evening, with High Surf Advisories and Beach Hazards Statements in effect."
"The NWS advised avoiding flooded roads and staying out of the surf due to dangerous conditions that could lead to property damage and pose risks to life. 'Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth,' the NWS said. 'The surf will be extremely dangerous for everyone, and swimming is absolutely discouraged."
Coastal flood warnings and high surf advisories are in effect from Virginia through Long Island as Erin moves north, producing 8–16 foot breaking waves and life-threatening rip currents through Friday evening. Coastal inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground level is expected in low-lying areas, with the greatest impacts during Thursday evening's high tide. Residents face potential widespread road closures, flooding of homes and businesses, and significant beach and dune erosion, especially in vulnerable coastal communities. Tens of thousands evacuated barrier islands as surges of up to 4 feet and waves up to 20 feet struck the central Outer Banks; tropical-storm-force winds extend far offshore.
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