Hurricane Erin, North Carolina and Outer Banks
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Two more tropical systems trail Hurricane Erin, which is following a projected course that brushes past the East Coast without making landfall.
Hurricane Erin is expected to brush the coast of North Carolina on Wednesday, forcing officials to issue warnings and evacuation notices.
Dangerous rip currents are expected along the U.S. East Coast as Hurricane Erin grows in size this week, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday.
The NWS Wakefield VA released a tropical cyclone statement at 11:28 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 7:30 p.m. The statement is for Western Currituck and Eastern Currituck as well as Pasquotank, Camden,
By Tuesday morning, Erin had lost some strength from previous days and dropped to a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph), the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
Hurricane Erin is expected to impact the Outer Banks in North Carolina, sending massive waves crashing into the barrier islands.