Hurricane Erin is currently located near the Outer Banks of North Carolina. As of August 21, 2025, it is a Category 2 hurricane with sustained winds of about 105 mph (90 knots). The storm is positioned roughly 200 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and about 465 miles west-northwest of Bermuda. It continues to produce life-threatening surf, rip currents, and storm surge flooding on the Outer Banks and along the U.S. East Coast, including parts of Virginia and southern New England. Evacuations have been ordered in the Outer Banks, and conditions are expected to worsen with tropical storm conditions and coastal flooding risks. The storm is forecast to remain offshore but will keep affecting coastal areas with strong winds and large waves through at least the next few days. In summary, Hurricane Erin is near the Outer Banks of North Carolina, moving along the U.S. East Coast with significant impacts expected to continue today and into the weekend.
