Hurricane Erin, rip current
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Hurricane Erin moving away from East Coast
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Hurricane Erin has triggered a state of emergency in North Carolina, where residents and visitors along the Outer Banks are under evacuation orders.
The Jersey Shore dramatically shrank is some areas overnight as the storm surge pounded the coast, leaving officials scrambling to assess what's left of their beaches.
The effects of Hurricane Erin on New England's coastEager New Englanders flocked to area beaches to catch a glimpse of nature’s impact, taking in the sights and sounds of the huge 10- to 20-foot breaking waves and high surf.
Strong storm waters brought on by Hurricane Erin offshore on Thursday night caused dune erosion and damaged 40 to 50 beach boxes in Cape May. The beach reopened Friday, but Steger Beach Service, which operates the boxes for beachgoers, had to temporarily close its business.
The forecast does not call for Hurricane Erin to get too close to Massachusetts, but the storm is causing some beaches to close for swimming as it could create big waves and dangerous rip currents on the coast. Gov. Maura Healey asked residents on the coast to "stay safe and alert" as Erin passes by.
According to the Action News Jax First Alert Weather Team, waves are expected to get even larger by later this evening. Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue tells me they do not recommend people go into the water,
Hurricane Erin strengthened 85 mph in 24 hours to a 160 mph Category 5 hurricane putting in fourth place for rapidly intensifying storms.