Erin strengthens into Category 1 hurricane
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As all eyes focus on the storm, another heat advisory issued for scorching temperatures heading into the weekend.
Two-and-a-half months into the season, the region has its first documented hurricane, and it could impact Long Island beaches.
Hurricane Erin would have the potential to trigger 100-foot waves as it moves across the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, according to forecasters. Why It Matters. Currently classifi