Puerto Rico, Hurricane Erin
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Hurricane Erin, Winds
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Hurricane Erin, Outer Banks and North Carolina
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Storms that ramp up so quickly complicate forecasting and make it harder for government agencies to plan for emergencies. Hurricane Erick, a Pacific storm that made landfall June 19 in Oaxaca, Mexico, also strengthened rapidly, doubling in intensity in less than a day.
A disturbance in the Atlantic following Hurricane Erin is now expected to track northward, National Hurricane Center data shows.
For the latest news on Hurricane Erin, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Aug. 20. Hurricane Erin slowly moved northward on Tuesday, triggering rough surf and dangerous rip currents along the East Coast that have already resulted in dozens of water rescues,
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Hurricane Erin strengthens into a Category 2 storm as it approaches the northeast Caribbean
Hurricane Erin has strengthened into a Category 2 storm as it approaches Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides.