Hurricane Erin, East Coast and New Jersey
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Erin brings up to 20-foot waves, dangerous rip currents
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency Thursday for Hurricane Erin. Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Thursday afternoon in anticipation of Hurricane Erin, which is moving up the East Coast.
Hurricane Erin has triggered a state of emergency in North Carolina, where residents and visitors along the Outer Banks are under evacuation orders.
But the first Atlantic hurricane of the season is drifting away from the continent and will soon be downgraded.
Despite not making landfall, Hurricane Erin caused plenty of damage at the Jersey Shore with flooding and erosion.