Hurricane Erin prompts state of emergency for North Carolina
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Tropical storm conditions and coastal flooding are expected to appear in areas along the Outer Banks starting late Wednesday.
Erin has become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season with strong waves and rip currents possible along the East Coast of the United States as early as next week.
Rip currents are the third leading cause of deaths from hurricanes, and they can happen on a sunny day hundreds of miles from the storm.
Mostly sunny with a high of 79 °F (26.1 °C) and a 64% chance of precipitation. Winds from NNE to NE at 9 to 14 mph (14.5 to 22.5 kph). Night - Partly cloudy with a 51% chance of precipitation ...
North Carolina offers a mild climate and 300 miles of shoreline. Geographically, the state is divided in three. Its coastal plain is filled with beautiful beaches, including the Outer Banks, where ...
Hurricane Erin is bringing the threat of rip currents and beach erosion to the New Jersey and Delaware beaches. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest on the storm and the weather forecast for the Philadelphia area.