Hurricane Erin, North Carolina
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Thousands of people were evacuated off parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks amid the threat of a storm surge. Meanwhile, beaches remained off limits along the East Coast as dangerous waves and rip currents slammed shorelines.
Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions from Hurricane Erin are forecast for the Outer Banks of North Carolina starting Wednesday evening. At 5 p.
Most of the tourists have left Ocracoke Island, and the surfers are watching closely as deadly rip currents lurk below the waves.
Increased surf and dangerous rip currents are expected to continue along the eastern seaboard as Hurricane Erin moves into the North Atlantic.
CWG’s detailed D.C.-area forecast Forecast in detail Tonight: Clouds decrease overnight, while winds quickly diminish. Lows are mainly in a near 60 to mid-60s range. Confidence: Medium-High Tomorrow (Friday): The sun is back in full force,