Outer Banks, Hurricane Erin and North Carolina
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Tropical storm conditions and coastal flooding are expected to appear in areas along the Outer Banks starting late Wednesday.
While Hurricane Erin continues to churn through the Atlantic Ocean, it remains as a Category 2 hurricane. As of early Thursday, Aug. 21, the storm was located approximately 205 miles east-southeast of Cape Hatteras,
Due to the high surf and rip current risk, New York City is extending its swimming ban. Beaches were at first closed to swimming on Wednesday and Thursday, and now will also be closed for swimming on Friday.