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Erin Brings "Life-Threatening" Surf and Rip Currents to East Coast
19 Aug
Summary
- Tropical storm and storm surge watches issued for Outer Banks
- Dare County, NC declares state of emergency, orders Hatteras Island evacuation
- Erin expected to pass east of Bahamas, between Bermuda and US East Coast
As of August 20th, 2025, Hurricane Erin is posing a significant threat to the East Coast of the United States. The National Hurricane Center has issued tropical storm and storm surge watches for parts of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, as Erin is expected to bring "life-threatening" surf and rip currents to the region.
In response to the impending danger, officials in Dare County, North Carolina, have declared a state of emergency and ordered the evacuation of Hatteras Island. Tropical storm conditions and the possibility of life-threatening inundation of water from Erin are expected to have a significant impact on the barrier islands.
According to the latest forecasts, Erin is expected to pass to the east of the Bahamas today and tonight, and then move between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday and Thursday. The rough surf conditions from the storm could affect the Bahamas, Bermuda, and beaches up and down the East Coast during the next several days, and beachgoers in those areas are advised to heed the warnings from lifeguards and local authorities.
