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Hurricane Erin: ‘Life-threatening flooding’ warning for North Carolina; where is it heading next?
Hurricane Erin is moving north in the Atlantic, bringing rip current risks. While not expected to hit land, forecasters warn of ‘life-threatening flooding’ in North Carolina; Puerto Rico already saw damage.
Storms that ramp up so quickly complicate forecasting and make it harder for government agencies to plan for emergencies. Hurricane Erick, a Pacific storm that made landfall June 19 in Oaxaca, Mexico, also strengthened rapidly, doubling in intensity in less than a day.
After reaching Category 5 over the weekend, Hurricane Erin is now down to Category 2 but the large hurricane is still causing problems off the East Coast of the U.S.