Hurricane Erin’s projected path: How the storm could impact beaches and coastal communities on the East Coast

Hurricane Erin, a Category 3 storm, is driving perilous rip currents and waves along the US East Coast, prompting beach closures and evacuations. Although it is not expected to make landfall, Erins forceful surf, storm surge, and high tides threaten coastal communities, particularly the Outer Banks. With Atlantic hurricane season intensifying, a tropical wave behind Erin could become the next named storm. Officials are urging caution, with multiple rescues already reported and historic beach erosion highlighting the dangers of rapidly strengthening hurricanes in a warming climate.