Hurricane Erin has emerged as one of the largest storms affecting the East Coast, reaching over 500 miles in width and stirring up waves that soar as high as 80 feet.
This storm marks the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, with meteorologist Jarrod Maloney from Fox noting its historical significance. He remarked that Erin’s size places it in the top 10% of the largest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic, emphasizing its projected northeast path.
Maloney pointed out, “It’s bigger than most storms. This section of the Atlantic is experiencing a storm larger than those typically seen here, which even surpasses what’s common in the Gulf of Mexico.”
Erin has been erratic, wreaking havoc but sparing the shore from direct impact, albeit not without consequence. High waves battered the eastern coastline, putting communities on high alert.
In North Carolina, the Outer Banks faced particularly fierce conditions, with waves exceeding 20 feet crashing onto the shores, relentlessly overwhelming the coastal regions.
As the storm progressed, waves of more than 10 feet were recorded along the broader East Coast.
Yet, even these heights pale in comparison to what one buoy, located about 150 miles off North Carolina, measured as Erin passed overhead—averaging around 40 feet later on Thursday morning, with peaks reaching as much as 80 feet at times.
By Thursday evening, Erin maintained its status as a Category 2 storm, with winds clocking in at approximately 100 miles per hour, beginning to drift away from the battered North Carolina coastline.
Further oceanic repercussions are anticipated in various cities and states along the East Coast, leading to ongoing beach closures.
In response to the situation, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency due to potential flooding threats in coastal towns.
Meanwhile, the beaches of New York City began feeling the storm’s effects on Thursday, with some daring individuals defying closure warnings to enjoy the waves.
As for New England and inland areas, they are not expected to suffer significant impact from the hurricane.
Predictions from Fox suggest that the storm’s effects should diminish by Monday morning.
