Waves from Hurricane Erin crash against the sandbagged pilings of a building in Buxton, N.C., on Wednesday. (Allen G. Breed/AP)
   

 

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  Hurricane Erin Batters East Coast with Dangerous Surf and Evacuations

OUTER BANKS, NC - Hurricane Erin, now a powerful Category 2 storm, is churning off the U.S. East Coast, unleashing destructive waves, flooding, and high winds across North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Though the storm is not expected to make landfall, its outer bands have already caused significant coastal damage and prompted widespread evacuations.

Coastal Impact and Evacuations

- More than 2,000 residents and visitors were evacuated from Ocracoke Island by ferry as Highway 12 flooded and became impassable.

- Currituck County issued a mandatory evacuation for the off-road area of Corolla, warning that beach access roads will be submerged by Thursday afternoon.

- Virginia Beach and other coastal towns are bracing for tidal flooding, with emergency shelters and parking garages opened for residents seeking higher ground.

Surf and Flooding Threats

- Waves up to 20 feet are forecast from Florida to Massachusetts, with high surf advisories in effect across the region.

- Popular beaches like Rehoboth Beach, Wildwood, and parts of New York City have banned swimming due to life-threatening rip currents.

- Officials report extensive beach erosion and ocean overwash, with water surging beneath stilted homes and across major roadways.

Storm Behavior and Forecast

- Erin underwent an eyewall replacement cycle earlier this week, temporarily weakening before regaining strength.

- The hurricane is expected to peak in intensity Thursday before veering out to sea, though it may still regain major hurricane status (Category 3+).
- Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for parts of North Carolina and Virginia, with sustained winds nearing 110 mph.

Safety Measures Authorities urge residents to stay informed through local alerts and avoid coastal areas until conditions improve. “To folks on the coast, now is the time to prepare,” warned North Carolina Governor Josh Stein.

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