With temperatures in the 90s and heat index values above 100, residents of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, had yet another hot and muggy weekend. Now, focus is turning to Hurricane Erin, which is moving north in the Atlantic and is predicted to affect the state’s beaches.
Heat Wave Continues Across the State
Only a few isolated storms provided respite from Sunday’s triple-digit heat, according to meteorologists. As frontal systems move in from the west, the hot pattern is predicted to persist until the first part of next week.
As the weather continues to be oppressive, health officials are encouraging locals to restrict their outside activities, drink plenty of water, and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
Hurricane Erin Expands in Size
Hurricane Erin is projected to double or even triple in size as it moves northward along the East Coast, according to forecasters. According to projections, the storm’s path will run parallel to the North Carolina coastline, potentially bringing dangerous conditions to the area.
Erin’s wide circulation could send powerful waves and rain bands to coastal areas even in the absence of a direct landfall, with effects extending from Florida through the Carolinas and into the Northeast.
Impacts Expected for Carolina Beaches
North Carolina beaches might see the following starting Monday:
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Dangerous rip currents
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Rough surf and high waves
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Minor coastal flooding in low-lying areas
Residents of Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and the Outer Banks are being advised to get ready. Once rip current warnings are in effect, visitors are recommended to refrain from swimming.
Officials Monitoring Storm Closely
Residents and beachgoers should take this system seriously, local emergency management emphasize. Erin is not anticipated to land, but its growing size allows it to pose a threat to a large area.
WXII 12 News provides the most recent storm alerts and forecast details.
Along the seaside, weather can change quickly, so be ready. FollowSaludaStandard-Sentinel.com for ongoing information on tropical developments and heat advisories impacting the Carolinas.
