Outer Banks, Hurricane Erin and 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.
Hurricane Erin maintains its strength with maximum winds at 90 mph. The storm is located between Nova Scotia and Bermuda, with the center being about 400 miles south of Halifax, N
While Hurricane Erin continues to churn through the Atlantic Ocean, it remains as a Category 2 hurricane. As of early Thursday, Aug. 21, the storm was located approximately 205 miles east-southeast of Cape Hatteras,
Forecasters predicted the storm would peak Thursday and said it could regain strength and once again become a major hurricane.
Hurricane Erin will churn dangerous surf and a high risk of rip currents at Jersey Shore beaches through Saturday, the National Weather Service said.