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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Hurricane Erin Threatens Rough Seas as It Strengthens Near the Bahamas
Caption: Hurricane Erin Threatens Rough Seas as It Strengthens Near the Bahamas. Residents in the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos prepare as Hurricane Erin, a Category 4 storm, approaches the region. Erin briefly reached Category 5 over the weekend, making it one of the fastest-strengthening hurricanes on record. The storm is expected to stay offshore but is creating dangerous swells and rough seas across the Caribbean. North Carolina issues evacuation orders and watches for life-threatening surf and coastal flooding. Erin packs sustained winds of 130 mph (210 kph) as it passes east of the Bahamas. Turks and Caicos suspend public services and advise residents in vulnerable areas to prepare for evacuation. The Bahamas warns boats to remain docked as tropical storm conditions impact the islands. Small island communities, including Long Cay, are urged to move to the mainland for safety. Storm Surge and Tropical Storm Watches highlight the risk of flooding and dangerous currents along the U.S. East Coast. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Natural World,Hurricane Erin,Bahamas,Turks and Caicos,Category 4,Category 5,Atlantic season,tropical storm,evacuation,North Carolina,Outer Banks,coastal flooding,rough seas,storm surge,winds,meteorology
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