Hurricane Erin Tracking: Emergency State Declared in North Carolina, Beach Swimming Prohibited in the Northeast Region
Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, is set to make its closest pass to the Outer Banks on Thursday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and a storm surge of 2 to 4 feet. This impending encounter is causing concern along the East Coast, from Florida to Canada.
The Outer Banks is bracing itself for the impact. Residents and visitors have been issued mandatory evacuation orders, and a tropical storm warning has been triggered. High surf advisories stretch from Florida to Massachusetts, with the Outer Banks under a high surf advisory, warning of destructive, large breaking waves up to 20 feet.
Beaches in the Northeast, including the Jersey Shore and Long Island, will experience massive waves on Thursday. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has urged all beachgoers in the state to avoid going in the ocean this week, as these waves are expected to be destructive along the Northeast coastline, especially in vulnerable areas from the Jersey Shore to Rhode Island.
Cities on the U.S. East Coast likely to face waves up to 20 feet on Thursday include locations in North Carolina and potentially up to New York City. Large breaking waves up to about 10 feet and dangerous rip currents are reported, with rough surf conditions expected along the entire coast. New York City has already closed its beaches for swimming on Wednesday and Thursday.
Similarly, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, and Wildwood, New Jersey, have banned swimming due to rough surf. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, has recommended no swimming from Tuesday through Friday, and more than 50 people were rescued from the ocean at Wrightsville Beach on Monday.
Coastal damage is likely from large waves destroying protective dunes in the Outer Banks. Flooding in the Outer Banks is expected to extend inland, likely impacting roads.
Hurricane Erin is not just a threat to the coast. Dangerous rip currents and waves are forecast for the East Coast through Friday, making swimming a risky endeavour.
In a separate development, the FDA has warned the public not to eat possibly radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart. This is not related to Hurricane Erin but is an important fact for public safety.
Governors in both North Carolina and New Jersey have warned their citizens to prepare for Hurricane Erin's approach. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has urged people on the coast to be ready.
As Hurricane Erin moves up the East Coast, waves are picking up from Florida to the Outer Banks on Tuesday, and they'll span from Florida to New Jersey on Wednesday. The hurricane has prompted a state of emergency in North Carolina and has brought a sense of urgency to the region.
Stay tuned for updates as Hurricane Erin continues its path up the East Coast.
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