Weather Story for Southeast VA, Northeast NC & Southern MD

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Hurricane Erin Update

Rip Current Risk Forecast

Rip Current Basics

Daily Climate Summary

Cooler and cloudy for inland locations today with highs in the mid-upper 70s. Warmer across southeast VA and northeast NC. Rain chances will be highest near the Chesapeake Bay today. Some showers could produce heavy rainfall. Given the showers will be slow-moving, isolated flash flooding is possible.

Erin is a Category 2 hurricane, with winds to 105 mph. There is increasing confidence that Hurricane Erin will eventually curve to the north/northeast and remain offshore of the US East Coast. However, the local area is likely to experience gusty winds and coastal flooding along the immediate shoreline.

A high rip current risk is forecast today as large swell begins to arrive well in advance of Hurricane Erin. The rip current risk will remain high through the end of the week.

The threat of dangerous rip currents is expected this week. It is important to remember the basics of rip currents and how you can protect yourself from these hazards while at the beach.