It was said that tourists from Florida to New England to New England remained cautious because the coast was developing a dangerous tear of currents, the hurricane Erin was north through the Atlantic.
Will the storm hit the ground?
Although it is not expected that the storm would not happen, forecasters warned against “life -threatening floods” in parts of North Carolina, the BBC reported. Previously, Erin flooded the houses and roads in Puerto Rico and left extensive damage.
How strong is Hurricane Erin now?
The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) BBC confirmed that Erin has weakened two on Tuesday, but still produces permanent winds of 105 MPH (168 km/h). Meteorologists have noted that the system is unusually large, with the winds of tropical storms stretch 230 miles from its center and will probably further expand.
Where are the next Erin heading?
On Tuesday evening it was assumed that the storm center would pass east of the Bahamas. On Wednesday and Thursday, Erin is expected to travel between Bermuda and the American East Coast.
What is happening in North Carolina?
In Outer Banks in North Carolina, officials ordered compulsory evacuation for the islands of Hatteras and Ocracoke, fearing their connection of the main highway that connects them. The authorities warned that coastal floods could push waves of up to 15 feet (4.6 m), some of which remained submerged for days.
Do rip swimmers affect currents?
RIP currents have already pose a serious risk. 60 people on Wrightsville Beach in North Carolina were rescued on Monday after being pulled into the ocean.
How do the authorities react?
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein declared an emergency on Tuesday and warned that the inhabitants in some coastal areas might have to evacuate.
Which other beaches are affected?
Further north, beaches on Long Island, New Jersey and Delaware’s Rehoboth Beach were closed for swimmers because the conditions have deteriorated.
How serious was Erin this season?
Erin, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season 2025, “explosive and intensified” at the weekend, briefly reached the state of category five before fluctuating in strength.
In the Turks and Caicos, public services were suspended on the main island as it went through the storm. Puerto Rico also tolerated significant disturbances, with more than 150,000 people lost electricity after the powerful winds torn the power lines. The energy provider Luma later confirmed that by Sunday evening the energy was restored to 95% of customers.
(Tagstotranslate) Hurricane Erin
