Hurricane Erin bringing dangerous rip currents to N.Y., N.J
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"Heavy rainfall is possible on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with potential for a maximum of 4 inches," NHC said Tuesday.
As Hurricane Erin passes through the northern Atlantic Ocean, it could impact coastal communities around the Cape and Islands and bring heavy wind gusts on Thursday.
Hurricane Erin's push up alongside the east coast is bringing rough seas and high winds to Cape Cod and the Islands, disrupting ferry travel in the waning weeks of summer.
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.
Erin has become an unusually large and deceptively worrisome storm, with its tropical storm winds stretching 230 miles from its core.
Hurricane Erin stays offshore but brings rip currents, high surf and gusty winds to East Coast beaches through Friday. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Authorities in North Carolina said about 60 rescues have been conducted off the state's coastline as Hurricane Erin passes by Another rescue took place off the coast of Hilton Head, S.C., according to the National Weather Service Hurricane Erin is expected to pass between the U.
Hurricane Erin is stirring up trouble, with dangerous waves, strong rip currents, and coastal flooding concerns. Lonnie Quinn, Christine Sloan, Vanessa Murdock, and Rob Marciano have team coverage.