Hurricane Erin's Waves Flood Outer Banks
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People in the Outer Banks should shelter in place, authorities said. Meanwhile, life-threatening rip currents are likely at beaches along the East Coast, according to forecasters.
Hurricane Erin is expected to impact the Outer Banks in North Carolina, sending massive waves crashing into the islands.
Erin is also impacting Florida beaches, with large swells and elevated rip current threats continuing. The hurricane will continue to move away from the US today and slowly weaken late week. It is expected to be post-tropical by Saturday.