Hurricane Erin ready to unleash its power on NC Outer Banks
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A watch means the ingredients are there for severe weather. A warning means it is happening. But there are differences based on weather type.
The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated tropical storm watch at 10:41 p.m. on Monday in effect until Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. for Hatteras Island.
A tropical storm watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Monday at 4:50 p.m. in effect until Tuesday at 2 a.m. for Ocracoke Island.
Although the storm is expected to stay offshore, it will produce dangerous surf conditions for much of the Atlantic Coast this week, forecasters say.
An updated fire weather watch was released by the NWS Hanford CA on Monday at 7:50 p.m. valid from Wednesday 9 a.m. until Saturday 9 p.m. for Fort Tejon.
According to the National Weather Service, tornadoes are possible along with isolated hail up to quarter-size.
Coastal Rhode Island is under a high surf advisory and flood advisory as Hurricane Erin continues to send big waves to the Ocean State.