IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Skip to ContentLocalShare & Save —My NewsManage ProfileEmail PreferencesSign OutSearchSearchProfileSign Out Sign InCreate your free profileSectionsLocaltvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC News news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeSearchSearchHurricane Erin forecast to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents as Category 4Additional strengthening is expected as the storm is forecast to “remain a large and dangerous major hurricane through the middle of this week,” the National Hurricane Center said.Get more newsLiveonAug. 18, 2025, 8:28 AM EDT / Updated Aug. 18, 2025, 5:52 PM EDTBy Hurricane Erin remains a Category 4 storm, forecast to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents across the U.S. East Coast this week.Erin was 815 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph moving northwest at 10 mph, as of Monday afternoon. Calling the storm "unusually large," forecasters with the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory that Erin is expected to pass by parts of the Bahamas on Monday night before turning north and heading to the east coast of the United States.The center issued storm surge and tropical storm watches for a large section of North Carolina's coast. The Outer Banks could begin seeing storm conditions Wednesday, the center said.A truck drives through a flooded road as Hurricane Erin leaves the region in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, on Saturday.Ricardo Arduengo / AFP via Getty ImagesThe storm, with its hurricane-force winds that extend 80 miles, is likely to remain a "dangerous major" hurricane through the middle of the week, according to the advisory.A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeast Bahamas, and a tropical storm watch is in effect for the central Bahamas.Erin is forecast to produce heavy rainfall across parts of Hispaniola on Monday and in the Turks and Caicos and portions of the southeast and Central Bahamas through Tuesday. Two to four inches, with locally higher amounts of 6 inches, are forecast.All public services on the Turks and Caicos Islands are suspended on Monday as Erin draws near, and locals are urged to stay home, secure their property, and have emergency supplies ready.A national systematic shutdown is issued for Grant Turk, South Caicos, and Salt Cay through 10 p.m. Sheltering in place is strongly advised for persons in Providenciales, North Caicos, and Middle Caicos.A house is seen partially flooded as Hurricane Erin leaves the region in Guayama, Puerto Rico, on Sunday.Ricardo Arduengo / AFP via Getty ImagesA state of emergency and a mandatory evacuation order is in place for Ocracoke Island, in North Carolina's Outer Banks. Officials warned that while Erin will remain off the coast, the storm will create coastal flooding that could "render Highway 12 impassable" for days, hindering emergency response operations. A mandatory evacuation order was issued for visitors Sunday evening and for residents starting Tuesday morning. A coastal flood watch was issued for Ocracoke, and coastal flooding and ocean overwash are expected to begin Tuesday through Thursday.Fishermen take advantage of the swollen Río Grande de Arecibo at its mouth after Hurricane Erin passed through the region in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, on Sunday.Ricardo Arduengo / AFP via Getty Images"Dangerous waves, 20+ feet, will likely inundate and destroy protective dune structures along the highway. Portions of Highway 12 on Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands will likely be impassable for several days. Life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions are expected," the Hyde County Board of Commissioners said Sunday.Dare County, North Carolina, also announced and a mandatory evacuation for Hatteras Island, a barrier island off the state's coast. "North Carolinians along the coast should prepare for dangerous surf and rip currents and coastal flooding throughout the week," warned on X on Monday.Erin, the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic season, formed on Friday and pummeled the Caribbean as a Category 3 hurricane over the weekend.It knocked out power to about according to Luma Energy. As of early Monday morning, 96.3% of customers have electricity service again, the island's power company said.Erin also upended what was supposed to be a trip of a lifetime for a Boy Scout Troop from Plymouth, Wisconsin. The group is now left stuck on the Virgin Islands, according to NBC affiliate . Troop 851 left Plymouth on Aug. 10 for St. Thomas with 10 scouts and leaders for a week of sailing, snorkeling, and teamwork. But on Aug. 14, their sailing trip was cut short due to the storm warning. When they reached the airport, they couldn’t board a flight home. An online fundraiser has been set up to support the troop's housing and extra meals as they await the next safe flight out. Marlene Lenthang is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.Tim Stelloh contributed.© 2025 NBCUniversal Media, LLC, A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week., Hurricane Erin remains a Category 4 storm, forecast to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents across the U.S. East Coast this week. Erin is about 110 miles north-northeast of Grand Turk .