RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Gov. Glenn Youngkin is holding a press conference at 5:30 p.m. to discuss Virginia’s preparedness efforts for Hurricane Erin.

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While Erin is expected to remain offshore, coastal flooding is likely in the far eastern counties of Virginia.

A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon for the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck.

Erin remained a strong Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday with maximum sustained winds around 110 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.

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