Erin has become the first hurricane of the atlantic season, with several areas already on alert for heavy rain while strong waves and rip currents are possible along the east coast of the united states as early as next week. The hurricane is likely to move near or just north of the northern leeward islands on saturday, aug 16, according to the national hurricane center. It was a category 1 hurricane earlier friday as it churned over the atlantic off the central east coast. Hurricane erin slowly moved northward on tuesday, triggering rough surf and dangerous rip currents along the east coast that have already resulted in dozens of water rescues, swimming bans, and. Erin is slowly moving away from the north carolina coast this morning after making its closest pass overnight, but its threats aren’t over.
Island communities off the coast of north carolina are bracing for flooding ahead of the year’s first atlantic hurricane, hurricane erin. Hurricane erin pounded the north carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea thursday It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the u.s Erin could become a hurricane as soon as thursday morning People in nearby areas, such as the leeward islands and the east coast, should monitor local weather guidance as the storm develops. Erin was the first category 5 hurricane since milton and beryl in 2024
