Surf’s Up! And It’s Dangerous: Massive Hurricane Set to Fuel Coastal Flood Risk and Life-Threatening Rip Currents from the Carolinas to New England

After rapidly intensifying into a monstrous Category 5 storm, Hurricane Erin is now on a path that is expected to bring powerful and dangerous seas to the entire U.S. East Coast, from Florida to New England. While the storm’s core is forecast to remain hundreds of miles offshore, its immense size and strength will create a widespread risk of dangerous surf, coastal flooding, and life-threatening rip currents throughout the week.

Hurricane Erin intensified Saturday morning with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph, fueled by “near-perfect” conditions, including unusually high ocean temperatures and minimal wind shear. AccuWeather Lead Hurricane

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