Hurricane Irene will threaten much of the U.S. east coast on Wednesday, bringing storm surges, tear currents and coastal flooding, forecasters warn.
Category 2 storms currently on the Atlantic Ocean are not expected to land in the United States, but authorities warn that high waves, floods and road closures may be possible.
North Carolina is expected to be one of the most popular areas, but speedless consultations are posted on beaches north to New Jersey and Delaware.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Erin was already in trouble in the Caribbean, soaking Puerto Rico with a maximum sustained wind of 105mph (168 km/h).
The outer shores of a series of obstacle islands near North Carolina are already preparing for huge surfing and strong winds.
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, speaking at a press conference Wednesday, warned people to start preparing for the storm, which he said would create a life-threatening trend.
“It’s a serious storm,” he said. “No one should be in the ocean.”
Stan said the state has three “rapid water rescue teams” and 200 National Guards ready to help people use ships, planes and other vehicles.
Authorities ordered mandatory evacuations of Hatteras and Okracock due to concerns that the main highways connecting them with other islands may become impassable.
Stein urged people to take the orders seriously and told them to “take action before it’s too late.”
Meteorologists warn that the hurricane is unusually large, with tropical storms occupying 230 miles from the core and are expected to become larger.
ReutersThe NHC said on Wednesday and Thursday that Erin will move between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast.
Officials warned that the wave reached 15 feet (4.6 million) from life-threatening flooding caused by coastal flooding on Wednesday. Some roads may last underwater for several days.
At least 60 people were rescued from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, on Monday. RIP currents that quickly brought people into the ocean were rescued.
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