Hurricane Erin's Progress: Trajectory, Effects, Predictions, and Radar Imagery
Hurricane Erin Approaches East Coast, Bringing Marine Hazards
A tropical wave moving towards the Atlantic is showing signs of potential development, according to our weather team's latest report. The wave is currently located over an environment that appears to be conducive for gradual development.
While Hurricane Erin is forecast to move parallel to the U.S. East Coast without making landfall, it is expected to cause dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding from Florida up to New England.
The storm rapidly intensified to a Category 5 hurricane with winds up to 160 mph near Puerto Rico but later weakened to a Category 2 as it approached the Atlantic coast. It is currently projected to stay offshore, moving northward between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda, then passing south of Atlantic Canada.
A high-pressure system and an approaching cold front are expected to steer Erin away from the coast, preventing a direct hit. However, the storm will generate large waves of 15 to 20 feet or higher, causing dangerous rip currents and storm surge flooding up to 2 to 4 feet above ground level in vulnerable areas like the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where evacuation orders are in place.
New Jersey and Delaware beaches will also face high surf up to 12 feet, beach erosion, and coastal flooding risks, with life-threatening surf conditions expected through the week.
The National Hurricane Center is closely monitoring the tropical wave, and there is a 50% chance for further development over the next seven days. Coastal flooding and rough surf are possible in the Outer Banks of North Carolina beginning on Wednesday.
Residents in affected areas are urged to stay informed and follow any instructions from local authorities. This outlook is based on recent data up to August 23, 2025, and the situation may evolve as the storm progresses.
[1] Weather Team Report, August 23, 2025. [2] National Hurricane Center Update, August 23, 2025. [3] East Coast Hurricane Centre Forecast, August 23, 2025. [4] New Jersey Coastal Flood Warning, August 23, 2025. [5] North Carolina Evacuation Orders, August 23, 2025.
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