breaking news and latest - Hurricane Erin is bearing down on the Eastern Seaboard, with meteorologists warning of significant impacts for coastal communities from Virginia to Delaware. The storm system has already triggered a s...
tate of emergency in North Carolina and led to widespread swimming bans across northeastern beaches.
The National Weather Service has issued tropical storm warnings for North Carolina's coast, with forecasters predicting dangerous surf conditions and rip currents that could prove life-threatening. The storm's effects are expected to be particularly severe along the Mid-Atlantic coast, where beach communities are preparing for potential flooding and erosion.
Local authorities in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware have begun implementing emergency preparedness measures. Beach patrols are flying red flags to indicate dangerous swimming conditions, and coastal communities are advising residents to secure outdoor furniture and prepare for potential flooding.
The timing of the storm is particularly concerning as it coincides with higher-than-normal tides, which could exacerbate coastal flooding. Emergency management officials are particularly focused on vulnerable areas along the Delmarva Peninsula, where storm surge combined with heavy rainfall could lead to significant flooding.
Meteorologists predict the storm's effects will be felt for several days, with dangerous surf conditions potentially lasting through the weekend. Beach erosion is a major concern, particularly for communities already dealing with diminished shorelines from previous coastal storms.
The National Weather Service has issued tropical storm warnings for North Carolina's coast, with forecasters predicting dangerous surf conditions and rip currents that could prove life-threatening. The storm's effects are expected to be particularly severe along the Mid-Atlantic coast, where beach communities are preparing for potential flooding and erosion.
Local authorities in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware have begun implementing emergency preparedness measures. Beach patrols are flying red flags to indicate dangerous swimming conditions, and coastal communities are advising residents to secure outdoor furniture and prepare for potential flooding.
The timing of the storm is particularly concerning as it coincides with higher-than-normal tides, which could exacerbate coastal flooding. Emergency management officials are particularly focused on vulnerable areas along the Delmarva Peninsula, where storm surge combined with heavy rainfall could lead to significant flooding.
Meteorologists predict the storm's effects will be felt for several days, with dangerous surf conditions potentially lasting through the weekend. Beach erosion is a major concern, particularly for communities already dealing with diminished shorelines from previous coastal storms.