Hurricane Erin, Massachusetts
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Instructors in Massachusetts using waves from Hurricane Erin to teach surfing and staying safe
With Hurricane Erin lurking, her impact is beginning to be felt in Massachusetts even if the storm isn't expected to get close.
"Heavy rainfall is possible on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with potential for a maximum of 4 inches," NHC said Tuesday.
Hurricane Erin's influence may start to diminish on Friday but its effects are still causing disruption to routes.
The Lynn, Quincy, and Winthrop ferries could be impacted by rough seas and high winds. The post Ferry riders told to expect ‘uncomfortable’ trips thanks to Hurricane Erin appeared first on Boston.com.
As Hurricane Erin passes through the northern Atlantic Ocean, it could impact coastal communities around the Cape and Islands and bring heavy wind gusts on Thursday.
National Weather Service forecasters issued a High Surf Advisory for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Tuesday, warning of “life-threatening” swimming and surfing conditions. In Massachusetts, the advisory covers Dukes and Nantucket counties. It begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday and continues until 8 p.m. Thursday.
Hurricane Erin has begun to track into the open ocean and away from the North Carolina, but storm surge warnings remain in place for parts of the state and the storms effects are still expected to be felt along the East Coast.