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The storm's path is uncertain, but it could impact the U.S. East Coast, including the Cape Fear region.

Heavy rain from Erin could exacerbate existing flooding concerns in the Wilmington area, which has already seen above-average rainfall in recent weeks.

Increased rip currents and beach erosion are also potential hazards as Erin approaches the coast.

(This story was updated to add new information.)

While it's still spinning hundreds of miles east of the outer Caribbean islands, Tropical Storm Erin is already drawing lots of attention.

That's not just because it is projected to be one of the earliest major hurricanes to form, likely by the weekend as it closes in on the bath tub-warm Caribbean waters, but because it holds the potential to have such a broad impact

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