Hurricane Erin, with sustained winds near 140 mph, is heading toward the Bahamas and the U.S., causing life-threatening surf and rip currents. While not expected to make landfall, regions like North Carolina's Outer Banks should brace for waves of 15 to 20 feet and prolonged flooding. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands, with a state of emergency declared in Hyde County. The storm continues to grow, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 80 miles from its center and tropical-storm-force winds reaching 230 miles.
Hurricane Erin is currently a major hurricane spinning toward the Bahamas and the U.S., with sustained winds near 140 mph, causing life-threatening conditions.
Evacuations have been ordered for Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands due to the risk of dangerous coastal flooding, impacting Highway 12 and transportation routes.
Waves as high as 15 to 20 feet are expected along North Carolina's Outer Banks, leading to potential long-duration coastal flooding and widespread impacts.
Tropical storm warnings were issued for the Turks and Caicos Islands as Hurricane Erin moved north, bringing waves over 10 feet and hazardous conditions.
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