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Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, strengthened to a Category 5 storm before weakening to a Category 4.

While Erin is not expected to make landfall, it has prompted a state of emergency and mandatory evacuations for parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks.

The hurricane is currently located south-southeast of Cape Hatteras and is expected to dissipate in the open Atlantic.

Officials urge residents and visitors to prioritize U.S. 64 West for evacuations.

Erin's large size means impacts could be felt far from the center, emphasizing the importance of not solely focusing on the NHC cone.

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