by During the night, Hurricane Erin benefited from almost perfect circumstances and rapidly intensified. As a result, the hurricane’s speed increased from 75 mph to 160 mph, making it a Category 5 monster. Through Tuesday, the storm will gradually shift to the north from its current WNW path of 16 mph.
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There will be no direct effects on the US because the northward turn is final. But with Erin kicking up a ton of water, the entire eastern seaboard is likely to see very rough surf. The Euro model’s highest wave heights, which reach an astounding 94 feet across the open Atlantic, are depicted in the image below. Parts of the South Carolina coast may experience waves of 10 to 12 feet, particularly in the Outer Banks, where substantial beach erosion and high tide flooding are anticipated. It’s generally advisable to avoid the sea if you’re going to the beach next week because rip currents are also expected to occur.
By the end of next week, Erin will depart the United States, and as September approaches, we’ll keep an eye on the Atlantic for any new developments.
