Erin, East Coast and national hurricane center
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Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Hurricane Erin, including what Florida residents should know.
North Carolina’s governor urged state residents along the coast to prepare and listen to emergency guidelines in anticipation of the storm.
"Heavy rainfall is possible on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with potential for a maximum of 4 inches," NHC said Tuesday.
Hurricane Erin weakened to a category 3 hurricane during the early hours of Aug. 19 as it moves closer to the East Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Erin on Tuesday remained a major hurricane as headed north in the Atlantic prompting coastal advisories for Florida while the National Hurricane Center kept track of two tropical waves
Hurricane Erin was a Category 4 storm Monday morning and is expected to retain major hurricane status through the middle of the week.
Hurricane watchers are eying systems in the Atlantic basin. One has a medium chance of developing later this week.