Hurricane Erin has weakened to a Category 2 storm, but it’s still stirring up dangerous seas as it tracks through the Atlantic. Satellite imagery on Tuesday even showed flashes of lightning deep within the storm as it moved north-northwest. Overnight, Erin was about 630 miles southwest of Bermuda, with winds near 105 mph. The storm’s wide reach is already driving rough surf and flooding concerns along the East Coast, where weather warnings are in effect. In North Carolina’s Outer Banks, mandator

Hurricane Erin may be long gone, but footage of her trip north keeps pouring in. Drone footage shows surfers tackling waves up to 13 feet high at Montauk Point, as the National Weather Service warned of dangerous surf along the East Coast. | WeatherBug

A dramatic sight off Myrtle Beach! 🌊 A waterspout was spotted forming just offshore late last week as storms moved through northeastern South Carolina. It was the second waterspout of the day in the area, according to witnesses. The National Weather Service even issued a special marine warning after confirming multiple waterspouts had been observed. 🌪️ | WeatherBug

Intense waves lashed buildings in North Carolina yesterday as Hurricane Erin’s outer bands moved in. Footage shows the high tide surrounding beachside buildings and spilling onto nearby roads. Local officials issued a mandatory evacuation order for all areas of Hatteras Island, where this video was taken, warning of “tropical-storm-force winds” until Today and “life-threatening ocean conditions.” | WeatherBug

Hurricane Erin swept through Turks and Caicos on Monday night, bringing whipping rain and strong winds to the island of Providenciales. Heavy rainfall could continue through Tuesday, adding to flooding risks. And Erin’s size means its impact stretches far beyond the islands. The storm is expected to generate life-threatening surf and rip currents over the next several days along the Bahamas, much of the U.S. East Coast, Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada. 🌊 Even as Erin shifts north, its reach remain

Ever wondered what it’s like inside a hurricane? NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters flew straight into Erin’s eye when it hit Category 5 on Saturday. 😳 Now a Category 3 with 125 mph winds, Erin is pounding Puerto Rico with heavy rain and flooding. Even without landfall, dangerous surf and rip currents are headed for the Bahamas, the U.S. East Coast, and Atlantic Canada. | WeatherBug