Summer celebrations meet closed beaches and warnings on US East Coast due to Hurricane Erin
Hurricane Erin's 100 mph winds and 15-foot storm surges prompt mandatory evacuations and beach closures along the Outer Banks and other East Coast areas, officials said.
- On Aug 20, 2025, Hurricane Erin is a Category 2 storm with winds of 100 mph, prompting beach closures in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island through Thursday, Aug. 21.
- Late last week, Hurricane Erin surged to Category 5 status with 160 mph winds before weakening, and its tropical-storm-force winds now stretch 265 miles, expanding its impact area.
- A Storm Surge Warning covers Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina, with mandatory evacuations on Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands where over 1,800 left by ferry since Monday; rescue teams pulled at least 75 people from rip currents at Wrightsville Beach through Tuesday.
- The National Weather Service warned that "Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone," and officials cautioned some roads on the barrier islands of the Outer Banks could be swamped by 15-foot waves, making several routes impassible for days.
- Homeowners were urged to review coverage and preparedness ahead of the storm, as dozens of beach homes already worn down by chronic erosion and dune loss face heightened risk, with FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program offering crucial guidance.
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