Experiencing a slight temperature drop on Monday, with peak temperatures ranging between the low and mid-80s degrees Fahrenheit.
In the coming days, the Mid-Atlantic region, including Virginia, the Carolinas, and Maryland, will experience various weather-related impacts as Hurricane Erin moves northeastward away from the U.S. East Coast. Although the hurricane is expected to remain offshore, its presence will bring high surf, dangerous coastal currents, some wind gusts near the shore, and localized flooding mainly in coastal areas.
The storm's large size, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 105 miles from its center and tropical storm-force winds up to 320 miles, may result in tropical storm-force winds and hazardous surf conditions in some coastal parts of the Carolinas and southern Virginia. A storm surge warning has been issued for parts of the Outer Banks of North Carolina, indicating life-threatening coastal flooding risks. However, Virginia, Maryland, and the rest of the Mid-Atlantic are expected to see lesser storm surges as the storm tracks offshore.
Heavy rainfall is not anticipated to be severe inland, as Erin is not making landfall and will primarily track offshore. As a result, heavy rain impacts and flooding in Virginia, Maryland, and the Carolinas are likely to be limited or minimal compared to direct hurricane landfalls.
As the hurricane continues its northwestward track, east of the Bahamas, it will turn to the north and then northeast Tuesday through Thursday, moving between the East Coast and Bermuda. The same front that has stalled south of Central Virginia on Monday will remain through midweek, followed by another cold front on Thursday. Rain chances along coastal Virginia could increase significantly from outer rain bands from Hurricane Erin, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday.
Temperatures will remain in the low to mid 80s throughout the week, although the region will remain quite humid. Isolated shower chances will exist each day for the rest of the week. Rip currents are becoming increasingly dangerous along coastal areas from the Carolinas to Virginia and Maryland this week.
Stay informed with the latest updates on Hurricane Erin and its potential impacts by downloading the CBS 6 Weather App on iPhone and Android. For more detailed information, visit the CBS 6 Hurricane Tracker. The Weather Authority is with CBS 6.
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