Hurricane Erin downgraded to Category 3 as tropical storm warning issued for Turks and Caicos
Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, reached Category 5 status before weakening, with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 kph), according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
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Brace for large waves and fierce surf
East Coast, brace for big waves from Hurricane Erin. An actress opened up about the death of her husband earlier this year. And what's wrong with these bunnies? 👋 Howdy! Rebecca Morin here. It's a gray, dreary day in Washington, DC. But it's not stopping me from bringing you Tuesday's news! But first: Imagine beating the odds – twice. 🤑 A Virginia woman won $1 million in a scratch off, but it's not the first time she's won big. A rough slog up the East Coast Hurricane Erin, now a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, is not expected to make landfall on the mainland United States. But the storm is forecast to bring large waves and rough surf along the East Coast, from central Florida to Canada. Erin is expected to pass east of the Bahamas on Tuesday, before moving over the Western Atlantic between the U.S. coast and Bermuda on Wednesday and Thursday. Its strength could still fluctuate before it begins to weaken later in the week, according to the National Hurricane Center. 👉 See the storm's forecasted path. Several evacuations: Evacuations were underway along parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks. Erin's predicted storm surge and waves of more than 10 feet prompted the National Weather Service to urge people to stay out of the ocean. Deadly surf conditions are expected through at least Thursday. 👉 Where there could be storm surge. Talks toward peace Another face-to-face summit is in the works. After President Donald Trump's high-stakes meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, Trump said in a social media post that he called Russian President Vladimir Putin to begin arranging face-to-face talks between Russia's leader and Zelenskyy at a location to be determined. Trump said after a proposed meeting between the two leaders, he would join them for a discussion aimed at pushing the warring sides closer together. 👉 Experts say it's unclear whether the meeting will happen. Overnight attacks: Russia attacked the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk with drones overnight, a day after Trump's meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders. The city's mayor, Vitalii Maletskyi, said the strike was a sign that Putin does not want peace. 👉 What to know about the attack. Real quick Aubrey Plaza opens up It's been seven months since the death of Aubrey Plaza's husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. And the grief, the actress said, is like the 2025 action-horror film "The Gorge.' Plaza on Tuesday appeared on her former "Parks and Recreation" co-star and friend Amy Poehler's "Good Hang" podcast to promote her latest film, "Honey Don't!" which opens in theaters Friday. During the interview, Poehler noted that many people have wanted to hear how Plaza is doing after a "terrible, tragic year.' Plaza compared her grief to the film, saying, "it's like at all times there's a giant ocean of just awfulness" that you either dive into or try and get away from. 👉 See what Plaza said about her late husband. A zombie bunny? No, we're not in "Pet Sematary." Rabbits with growths that resemble horns or tentacles have been spotted around Colorado, drawing comparisons to zombies and Frankenstein's monster. But wildlife officials say there's little cause for concern. Colorado Parks and Wildlife spokesperson Kara Van Hoose said the growths are caused by a virus specific to bunnies called cottontail rabbit papillomavirus. Still, Van Hoose warned that, "as with any wildlife, pets should not interact or come in contact with the rabbits." 🐰 See what the rabbits look like. A break from the news Rebecca Morin is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY. Got thoughts or feedback? Reach out to her at rdmorin@
Yahoo
an hour ago
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Hurricane Erin tracker: Tropical storm warning issued for N.C. as 'life-threatening' rip currents forecast up the East Coast — see the latest path
Although the storm is expected to stay offshore, it will produce dangerous surf conditions for much of the Atlantic Coast this week, forecasters say. Tropical storm warnings and storm surge warnings have been issued for parts of the Outer Banks in North Carolina and have extended north as Hurricane Erin is expected to bring 'life-threatening' surf and rip currents along much of the East Coast this week, forecasters say. Officials in Dare County, N.C., have already declared a state of emergency and ordered the evacuation of Hatteras Island, where tropical storm conditions and the possibility of life-threatening inundation of water from Erin are expected to have an impact on the barrier islands. According to the National Hurricane Center, the rough surf conditions from the storm could affect the Bahamas, Bermuda and beaches up and down the East Coast during the next several days. Beachgoers in those areas should heed advice from lifeguards and local authorities, the hurricane center said. Erin formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean last week, officially reaching hurricane status on Friday. It is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. Where is Hurricane Erin now, and what is its path? As of 5 p.m. ET Tuesday: Erin was located 615 miles southwest of Bermuda and about 615 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, making it a Category 2 storm. It is moving north-northwest at 10 mph. According to the NHC's latest advisory, Erin is expected to increase in forward speed to the north-northwest through tonight, followed by a northeastward motion on Thursday. The computer models show that the center of the storm is expected to pass to the east of the Bahamas today and tonight, and move between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday and Thursday. Watches and warnings As of 5 p.m. ET Tuesday, these are the advisories in place, according to the NHC: Tropical storm warnings are in effect for: Beaufort Inlet, N.C. to Duck, N.C., including Pamlico and Albemarle sounds. Tropical storm watches are in effect for: Bermuda North of Duck, N.C. to Chincoteague, Va. A storm surge warning is in effect for: Cape Lookout to Duck, N.C. What those watches and warnings mean A storm surge warning means there is a danger of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, during the next 36 hours in the indicated locations. Tropical storm conditions are expected in portions of the Outer Banks starting late Wednesday, while tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area north of Duck, N.C. to Cape Charles Light and in Bermuda starting Thursday. Heavy rainfall is possible on the Outer Banks Wednesday night into Thursday, with the potential for 1 to 2 inches. Though Erin is not expected to make direct landfall, swells generated by the storm will affect the Bahamas, Bermuda, the East Coast of the United States and Atlantic Canada during the next several days. 'These rough ocean conditions will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip currents,' the NHC said. What are the chances Erin will intensify? Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, ranging from Category 1 to Category 5, with 5 being the most severe. A storm is considered a major hurricane when it reaches Category 3 strength, with sustained winds of at least 111 mph. Erin reached Category 4 strength on Saturday and again on Monday before weakening. It is currently a Category 2 storm, just below a Category 3, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. "Fluctuations in strength are possible over the next few days," the NHC said. But regardless of status, Erin remains a large hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles from its center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles. How is hurricane season shaping up? The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1 and runs through the end of November, has a 50% chance of being above normal. Earlier this month, forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration slightly updated the number of expected storms to 13 to 18 (estimated at 13 to 19 in May), five of which could become major hurricanes (with winds of more than 111 mph). A typical hurricane season averages 14 named storms. We're currently about halfway through this year's Atlantic hurricane season, and as of Friday, Aug. 15, there have been five so far: tropical storms Andrea, Barry, Chantal and Dexter, and now Hurricane Erin.
Yahoo
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Hurricane Erin tracker: Tropical storm warning issued for N.C. as 'life-threatening' rip currents forecast up the East Coast — see the latest path
Although the storm is expected to stay offshore, it will produce dangerous surf conditions for much of the Atlantic Coast this week, forecasters say. Tropical storm warnings and storm surge warnings have been issued for parts of the Outer Banks in North Carolina and have extended north as Hurricane Erin is expected to bring 'life-threatening' surf and rip currents along much of the East Coast this week, forecasters say. Officials in Dare County, N.C., have already declared a state of emergency and ordered the evacuation of Hatteras Island, where tropical storm conditions and the possibility of life-threatening inundation of water from Erin are expected to have an impact on the barrier islands. According to the National Hurricane Center, the rough surf conditions from the storm could affect the Bahamas, Bermuda and beaches up and down the East Coast during the next several days. Beachgoers in those areas should heed advice from lifeguards and local authorities, the hurricane center said. Erin formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean last week, officially reaching hurricane status on Friday. It is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. Where is Hurricane Erin now, and what is its path? As of 5 p.m. ET Tuesday: Erin was located 615 miles southwest of Bermuda and about 615 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, N.C. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, making it a Category 2 storm. It is moving north-northwest at 10 mph. According to the NHC's latest advisory, Erin is expected to increase in forward speed to the north-northwest through tonight, followed by a northeastward motion on Thursday. The computer models show that the center of the storm is expected to pass to the east of the Bahamas today and tonight, and move between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday and Thursday. Watches and warnings As of 5 p.m. ET Tuesday, these are the advisories in place, according to the NHC: Tropical storm warnings are in effect for: Beaufort Inlet, N.C. to Duck, N.C., including Pamlico and Albemarle sounds. Tropical storm watches are in effect for: Bermuda North of Duck, N.C. to Chincoteague, Va. A storm surge warning is in effect for: Cape Lookout to Duck, N.C. What those watches and warnings mean A storm surge warning means there is a danger of life-threatening inundation, from rising water moving inland from the coastline, during the next 36 hours in the indicated locations. Tropical storm conditions are expected in portions of the Outer Banks starting late Wednesday, while tropical storm conditions are possible in the watch area north of Duck, N.C. to Cape Charles Light and in Bermuda starting Thursday. Heavy rainfall is possible on the Outer Banks Wednesday night into Thursday, with the potential for 1 to 2 inches. Though Erin is not expected to make direct landfall, swells generated by the storm will affect the Bahamas, Bermuda, the East Coast of the United States and Atlantic Canada during the next several days. 'These rough ocean conditions will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip currents,' the NHC said. What are the chances Erin will intensify? Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, ranging from Category 1 to Category 5, with 5 being the most severe. A storm is considered a major hurricane when it reaches Category 3 strength, with sustained winds of at least 111 mph. Erin reached Category 4 strength on Saturday and again on Monday before weakening. It is currently a Category 2 storm, just below a Category 3, with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph. "Fluctuations in strength are possible over the next few days," the NHC said. But regardless of status, Erin remains a large hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 80 miles from its center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles. How is hurricane season shaping up? The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1 and runs through the end of November, has a 50% chance of being above normal. Earlier this month, forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration slightly updated the number of expected storms to 13 to 18 (estimated at 13 to 19 in May), five of which could become major hurricanes (with winds of more than 111 mph). A typical hurricane season averages 14 named storms. We're currently about halfway through this year's Atlantic hurricane season, and as of Friday, Aug. 15, there have been five so far: tropical storms Andrea, Barry, Chantal and Dexter, and now Hurricane Erin.
