Carolina Weather Group

#erin #hurricane #weather Hurricane Erin has re-intensified into a powerful Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph after completing an eyewall replacement cycle. Erin is now a very large hurricane and is expected to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents along the entire U.S. East Coast, including North Carolina’s Outer Banks.As the storm grows in size and tracks northwest, residents of coastal North Carolina should closely monitor updates this week. Even if Erin stays offshore, the dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding risks are significant.To start your new work week, Meteorologist Frank Strait with the latest from the Carolina Weather Group.We break down:Erin’s latest track and strengthWhat it means for the Outer Banks and NC beachesTimeline for rough surf, rip currents, and possible outer rainbandsImpacts for Bermuda and Atlantic Canada later this weekStay tuned for continuous updates from the Carolina Weather Group.