Massachusetts, Hurricane Erin and surf
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Hurricane Erin continues to be a dangerous storm in the Atlantic Ocean. Here's how it could impact Massachusetts.
While the rain affecting western Massachusetts on Wednesday is not linked to Hurricane Erin, the region is no stranger to the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms during this time of year.
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Tracking Hurricane Erin: Mass. to see large waves, dangerous rip currents, strong wind gusts
Erin has become an unusually large and deceptively worrisome storm, with its tropical storm winds stretching 230 miles from its core.
"Heavy rainfall is possible on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with potential for a maximum of 4 inches," NHC said Tuesday.
Dare County officials have issued a mandatory evacuation of Zone A of Hatteras Island due to the potential for life-threatening impacts from Hurricane Erin, with coastal flooding and ocean overwash expected to begin on August 19th and continue through August 21st.
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The Weather Channel on MSNHurricane Erin Expected To Strengthen Once Again, As The Major Storm Passes East Of The Bahamas
Erin, the first hurricane of the season, exploded to a Category 5 hurricane Saturday, and despite fluctuations in intensity, the storm is expected to remain a major hurricane through mid-week. Here's what to expect this week.
Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm is