Outer Banks, Hurricane Erin and North Carolina
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York and North Carolina have begun to reopen beaches that had been closed due to Hurricane Erin, which sent strong winds and dangerous waves across the U.S. East Coast.
By Mike Sullivan Click here for updates on this story Massachusetts (WBZ) — With Hurricane Erin lurking in the ocean, her impact is beginning to be felt in Massachusetts even if the storm isn’t expected to get close to the state.
Due to the high surf and rip current risk, New York City is extending its swimming ban. Beaches were at first closed to swimming on Wednesday and Thursday, and now will also be closed for swimming on Friday.