Hurricane Erin, Outer Banks and North Carolina
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A dramatic drone video shows large waves and storm surge swallowing homes in Buxton, North Carolina, as powerful Hurricane Erin spins off the U.S. East Coast on Aug. 19. Major retailer says 'no' to California, pulls zero punches outlining economic 'reality ...
Although the storm is expected to stay offshore, it will produce dangerous surf conditions for much of the Atlantic Coast this week, forecasters say.
On Tuesday at 5:05 a.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated storm surge watch in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Northern Outer Banks.
Multiple warnings were in effect along the East Coast on Wednesday, as officials warned of a "life-threatening" situation.
Crews in Virginia Beach were out Tuesday securing items and clearing drains, and Dominion Energy trucks were already stationed ahead of potential power outages and downed trees. Storm-driven waves
On Tuesday at 5:05 a.m. an updated tropical storm watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Northern Outer Banks.
New York City beaches will be closed to swimmers Wednesday and Thursday as an expanding Hurricane Erin is poised to bring rough surf and life-threatening currents to a large swath of the US East Coast.