Outer Banks, Hurricane Erin and North Carolina
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Hurricane Erin, a powerful Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, isn’t expected to make U.S. landfall — but it’s already creating dangerous conditions along the Atlantic coast. From towering waves up to 15 feet to double red flag warnings keeping swimmers out of the water,
Hurricane Erin is expected to bring large waves, rough surf and life-threatening rip currents from Florida to Canada
Hurricane Erin won’t make landfall on the Outer Banks but is projected to produce dangerous rip currents along the beaches.
Early on Aug. 17, Hurricane Erin's outer rainbands were "producing gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico," according to the National Hurricane Center. Where will the hurricane hit?