Hurricane Erin To Deliver Major Winds, Coastal Flooding To Mid

AccuWeather Experts Warn of Storm Surge and Erosion on Outer Banks, Urge Residents to Heed Evacuation Orders

Hurricane Erin is forecast to bring a one-two punch of gusty winds and dangerous coastal conditions to parts of the U.S. East Coast, with the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern Massachusetts in its sights.

AccuWeather’s lead hurricane expert, Alex DaSilva, warns that even as the storm’s center remains offshore, its impacts will be significant, particularly for coastal communities.

According to AccuWeather’s Global Weather Center, the storm’s wind gusts are expected to affect parts of the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern Massachusetts later this week.

The Outer Banks of North Carolina and areas of southeastern Virginia, including Virginia Beach, can expect wind gusts of 40-60 mph as ea