Hong Kong Tracks System That May Develop Into First 2025 Typhoon
The low-pressure system may enter the South China Sea and move toward the southern coast of mainland China around the middle of next week, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. However, the agency said there's still uncertainty over how quickly it will develop, and what track the storm may take.
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2 more beachfront homes near collapse as a hurricane waves pound North Carolina's Outer Banks
Tropical Weather Endangered Homes Two homes on the North Carolina Outer Banks sit precariously in the high waves with their days seemingly numbered. Since 2020, 11 neighboring homes have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean. While the swells from storms like Hurricane Erin make things worse, the conditions threatening the houses are always present — beach erosion and climate change are sending the ocean closer and closer to their front doors. The two houses in the surf in Rodanthe have received plenty of attention as Erin passes several hundred miles (kilometers) to the east. The village of about 200 people sticks out further into the Atlantic than any other part of North Carolina. Jan Richards looked at the houses Tuesday as high tides sent surges of water into the support beams on the two-story homes. She gestured where two other houses used to be before their recent collapse. 'The one in the middle fell last year. It fell into that house. So you can see where it crashed into that house. But that has been really resilient and has stayed put up until probably this storm,' Richards said. The ocean has destroyed at least 11 houses since 2020 At least 11 other houses have toppled into the surf in Rodanthe in the past five years, according to the National Park Service, which oversees much of the Outer Banks. Barrier islands like the Outer Banks were never an ideal place for development, according to experts. The islands typically form as waves deposit sediment off the mainland. And they move based on weather patterns and other ocean forces. Some even disappear. Decades ago, houses and other buildings were smaller, less elaborate and easier to move from the encroaching surf, said David Hallac, superintendent of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. 'Perhaps it was more well understood in the past that the barrier island was dynamic, that it was moving,' Hallac said. 'And if you built something on the beachfront it may not be there forever or it may need to be moved.' The Outer Banks even had to move their famous lighthouse from the sea Even the largest structures aren't immune. Twenty-six years ago the Outer Banks most famous landmark, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse had to be moved over a half-mile (880 meters) inland. When it was built in 1870, the lighthouse was 1,500 feet (457 meters) from the ocean. Fifty years later, the Atlantic was 300 feet (91 meters) away. And erosion keeps coming, Some places along the Outer Banks lose as much as 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters) of beachfront a year, Hallac said. 'And so every year, 10 to 15 feet of that white sandy beach is gone,' Hallac said. 'And then the dunes and then the back-dune area. And then all of a sudden, the foreshore, that area between low water and high water, is right up next to somebody's backyard. And then the erosion continues.' 'Like a toothpick in wet sand' The ocean attacks the houses by the wooden pilings that provide their foundation and keep them above the water. The supports could be 15 feet (4.5 meters) deep. But the surf slowly takes away the sand that is packed around them. 'It's like a toothpick in wet sand or even a beach umbrella,' Hallac said. 'The deeper you put it, the more likely it is to stand up straight and resist leaning over. But if you only put it down a few inches, it doesn't take much wind for that umbrella to start leaning. And it starts to tip over.' A single home collapse can shed debris up to 15 miles (25 kilometers) along the coast, according to a report from a group of federal, state and local officials who are studying threatened oceanfront structures in North Carolina. Collapses can injure beachgoers and lead to potential contamination from septic tanks, among other environmental concerns. The report noted that 750 of nearly 8,800 oceanfront structures in North Carolina are considered at risk from erosion. There are solutions but they are expensive Among the possible solutions is hauling dredged sand to eroding beaches, something that is already being done in other communities on the Outer Banks and East Coast. But it could cost $40 million or more in Rodanthe, posing a major financial challenge for its small tax base Other ideas include buying out threatened properties, moving or demolishing them. But those options are also very expensive. And funding is limited. Braxton Davis, executive director of the North Carolina Coastal Federation, a nonprofit, said the problem isn't limited to Rodanthe or even to North Carolina. He pointed to erosion issues along California's coast, the Great Lakes and some of the nation's rivers. 'This is a national issue,' Davis said, adding that sea levels are rising and 'the situation is only going to become worse.'
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Cold Front Brings Showers to Maryland as Erin Stays Offshore
A cold front moving across Maryland today will bring showers and a few rumbles of thunder before pushing through tonight, setting the stage for cooler, breezier conditions as Hurricane Erin tracks well offshore. Low clouds and drizzle lingered across parts of Maryland this morning, while scattered showers developed in the mountains. As the front edges closer, additional showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. While a couple of storms could briefly turn stronger in western Maryland, widespread severe weather isn't expected. By tonight, showers will spread across much of the state with low clouds and patchy fog developing again. Overnight temperatures will dip into the mid-60s to low 70s, a bit cooler in the higher terrain. Thursday will feel noticeably different as Erin passes offshore. The storm won't make landfall in Maryland, but its wide circulation will send gusty north to northeast winds into the region. Along the Chesapeake Bay and especially at the beaches, gusts could reach 30 to 35 mph. A wind advisory is in effect for the Maryland coastline, where high waves, minor coastal flooding, beach erosion, and dangerous rip currents are expected. Temperatures will also take a step down Thursday, with highs mainly in the mid-70s to low 80s, cooler in the mountains. By Friday, conditions turn drier with more sunshine, lighter winds, and highs edging back toward the upper 70s and low 80s. Looking toward the weekend, high pressure briefly settles in before another cold front approaches. Saturday should stay seasonable and mostly dry, but scattered showers and storms could pop west of the Blue Ridge. Sunday brings the best chance for showers and thunderstorms as the next front arrives, with a few storms potentially turning strong. By early next week, the front clears the state, ushering in a stretch of lower humidity and plenty of sunshine. Highs will hold in the upper 70s to low 80s by Tuesday, but with refreshing dew points dropping into the 50s. For now, the biggest concern remains along the coast, where Hurricane Erin's offshore track will churn up the surf. Beachgoers should expect rough seas and avoid swimming as dangerous rip currents build through Thursday.
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7 hours ago
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Live Weather Updates, August 20: Tracking Hurricane Erin As Coastal Flooding Begins Swamping Homes
Today is the day that we could see some of the worst impacts of Hurricane Erin as it churns parallel to the U.S. East Coast. North Carolina's barrier islands have already started seeing significant waves crashing into shoreline homes and hotels. As always we have a complete forecast that you can constantly check out for updates, and below we're tracking the latest on Erin's impacts, preparations and closures, as well as other major weather headlines across the U.S. and beyond on this Wednesday, August 20. (10:23 a.m. EDT) Head To The Swimming Pool, East Coast From senior writer Chris DeWeese: There's a very good reason why we keep seeing states along the East Coast banning ocean swimming today. As the latest Rip Current Risk map from the National Hurricane Center shows, the danger is high almost all the way up the coast, and, honestly, anyone who wants to take a dip should just find a swimming pool instead. (10:08 a.m. EDT) Hurricane Hunters Find Stronger Erin From senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman: An Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter mission just measured a peak wind of 114 mph a whopping 92 miles northeast of the center of Hurricane Erin. That measurement was taken at the level the plane was flying, not at the surface. But that measurement in addition to a surface pressure 6 millibars lower than the 5 a.m. ET NHC advisory indicates Erin is strengthening. But since Erin's center and eyewall is forecast to remain offshore, the most significant aspect of the hurricane for U.S. impacts is the growing area its winds are covering, as we explain here. (10:00 a.m. EDT) Jenkinson's Boardwalk Closed From producer Carmen Molina: Jenkinson's Boardwalk at Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, closed its access to the ocean until further notice. As the conditions worsen due to the dangerous water conditions and rip tides from Hurricane Erin, the beaches could be fully closed as well, per their announcement posted on Facebook. Some of their events for this upcoming weekend have already been canceled for this week. (09:51 a.m. EDT) Outer Banks Warning: Your Window For Evacuating Is Closing A dire warning this morning from the National Weather Service for people still in areas like Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. We've told you how we could see some of the worst coastal surges and flooding as the day progresses, so the window to evacuate is closing. (09:37 a.m. EDT) 'Ash Devil' In Wyoming As Red Canyon Fire Rages From senior writer Chris DeWeese: Wyoming's Red Canyon Fire has ballooned to over 177 square miles in size, with 28% containment. As temperatures hit triple digits yesterday, a firefighter captured an incredible scene as an 'ash devil' (a dust devil dark with ashes from the fire) came into view. Watch it here: (09:25 a.m. EDT) Two Other Areas To Watch In The Atlantic Besides Erin From meteorologist Jennifer Gray: Hurricane Erin is definitely the main feature to watch right now in the Atlantic, but don't lose sight on two more areas of interest that are right on Erin's heels. The National Hurricane Center is watching one area in the central Atlantic that is showing signs of potential development. This cluster of thunderstorms could become our next tropical depression as early as later this week or this weekend. Regardless of development, it will create unsettled weather in and around the northern Leeward Islands by Friday. The second area is just south of the Cabo Verde Islands and has a small window of opportunity to develop into a tropical system before conditions become more unfavorable in the next few days. The next name on the hurricane list is Fernand. (09:20 a.m. EDT) New Jersey Beaches Ban Swimming From senior engagement editor Ron Brackett: With Hurricane Erin creating high surf and dangerous rip currents, New Jersey has closed at least 16 beaches to swimming. "We don't want anyone in the ocean," Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz told the Asbury Park Press. The National Weather Service warned that large, breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet are expected in the surf zone on Wednesday and 7 to 12 feet on Thursday. "Conditions at all beaches will be very dangerous. Extreme caution is advised for any beachgoers," the Weather Service said in a tweet. (09:00 a.m. EDT) No Swimming At New York's Southern Ocean Beaches; NYC Beaches Closed From producer Carmen Molina: Gov. Kathy Hochul directed the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to suspend swimming at Long Island ocean beaches due to flooding and rough surf conditions and potential rip tides resulting from Hurricane Erin. Swimming has been restricted at Jones Beach, Robert Moses and Hither Hills State Parks through Thursday. 'The peak hurricane season is approaching, and we have strong preparations in place to keep people safe,' Hochul said. In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams and Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, the parks commissioner, said Tuesday that city beaches would be closed for several days. (08:29 a.m. EDT) Erin's Waves Crash Into The Outer Banks While hundreds of residents and tourists evacuated North Carolina's Outerbanks on Tuesday, others got caught in some of the earliest flooding from Hurricane Erin. The combination of the storm and high tide sent waves surging into homes, hotels and Highway 12 - the only way in and out of those islands. See it all in this video. (08:15 a.m. EDT) Hurricane Erin Will Bring Impacts To Northeast, New England From meteorologist Jennifer Gray: While Hurricane Erin will stay well offshore, parts of southern New England and the Northeast will still feel impacts. Winds could gust as high as 30-50 mph at times along the southern parts of New England and the Northeast coast. High surf and coastal flooding will also be a concern as Erin's steady onshore winds will push water toward the coast. High surf advisories are in place along the northern New Jersey coast, extending northeastward to Cape Cod. Waves higher than 10 feet are possible just offshore.
