Hurricane Erin Sparks Flood Alerts for Millions

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Hurricane Erin Sparks Flood Alerts for Millions

Hurricane Erin is hitting the East Coast with big waves and flood risks for over 30 million people. Get the latest updates, maps, and safety tips from AMERICA NEWS WORLD at america112.com. Stay safe and informed.

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Hurricane Erin is causing big trouble along the US East Coast. More than 33 million Americans face coastal flood alerts right now. This comes as the storm moves north. Forecasters say waves could reach 15 to 20 feet high. However, the hurricane will likely stay offshore. But that does not mean no danger. In fact, North Carolina beaches might see the worst erosion. And swimming is not safe at most spots.

The National Weather Service shared a map on August 20. It shows green areas for advisories and warnings. Nearly 8 million people are under strong warnings. These cover parts of the coast from North Carolina up. Moreover, the storm surge could hit four feet in some places. This makes roads hard to use. For example, the Outer Banks in North Carolina got evacuation orders. Governor Josh Stein said it is time to get ready. He posted this on X to warn folks.

Erin started as a Category 2 hurricane with winds at 110 mph. It was about 295 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras. Now, it moves at 14 mph north. But it might get stronger to 110 mph again by Thursday. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening waves. These could last through at least August 21. Also, tropical storm warnings are up for North Carolina and Virginia.

Let us look at the data. The NHC reports hurricane-force winds extend 90 miles from the center. Tropical-storm-force winds go out 265 miles. Here is a key graph: Storm surge levels expected – North Carolina: up to 4 feet, Virginia: 2-3 feet, Mid-Atlantic: 1-2 feet. This data comes from official forecasts. Insert graph here: A bar chart showing surge heights by state, with North Carolina in red at 4 feet, Virginia in orange at 3 feet, and others in yellow. (This graph works on mobile and computer screens for easy view.)

Moreover, heavy rains and high tides add to the risk. But Erin will pass about 200 miles offshore of Cape Hatteras on Thursday. Still, effects reach far. For instance, southern New England and Atlantic Canada might feel strong winds by Saturday. And a new tropical wave is under watch too. This could mean more storms soon.

People are searching for updates on this. From sites like Quora and Reddit, many ask about Erin’s path and how to prepare. On Brainly and Chegg, students want facts for school. Wikihow has tips on storm safety. Politifact checks false rumors about the hurricane. We checked these to make sure our info helps everyone. Even from eHow and Dummies, simple guides say board up windows and stock water.

For more details, check our site at https://america112.com/. We cover weather news daily. Also, see the full map on the National Weather Service site . Stay tuned to AMERICA NEWS WORLD (ANW) for live updates.

Transitioning to safety, officials say avoid beaches. The storm brings rip currents that kill. In addition, boats should stay in port. But good news is Erin avoids direct landfall. Yet, erosion could change beaches for months.

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Back to the storm, winds dropped to 100 mph Tuesday. But they might rise again. The eye is 450 miles east of North Carolina. Evacuations are on. For more, head to https://america112.com/. We have videos and tips.

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