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Hurricane Erin, currently a Category 4 storm, is expected to weaken and move north between the U.S. and Bermuda.

While not projected to make landfall, the storm is causing dangerous rip currents and high surf along the East Coast, prompting evacuations in North Carolina's Outer Banks.

Coastal areas are under various watches and warnings for tropical storm conditions, high surf, and coastal flooding.

North Carolina officials are urging residents to heed evacuation orders and prepare for potential road closures due to overwash.

Editor's note: This page summarizes news on Erin for Tuesday, Aug. 19. For the latest news on Hurricane Erin, visit coverage for Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Hurricane Erin fluctuated in intensity on Monday, Aug. 18, and expanded in size as people f

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