Hurricane Erin intensified to a Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds, affecting parts of the Caribbean including the Turks and Caicos Islands. The storm is expected to churn up dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast. Evacuations were ordered on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands amid concerns about coastal flooding and high winds. Despite the warnings, local sentiment remains calm as residents are enjoying pleasant weather. Erin previously reached Category 5 status and is anticipated to remain a major hurricane.
Hurricane Erin intensified to a Category 4 with 140 mph maximum sustained winds, affecting the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeast Bahamas before potentially impacting the U.S. East Coast.
Evacuations were ordered on Hatteras Island and Ocracoke Island, coinciding with the height of tourist season in the North Carolina Outer Banks.
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