US: King Tides, Nor’easter Bring Flood Risk to North Carolina Coast

The combination of King Tides and a strong Nor’easter brought a threat of flooding along the North Carolina Outer Banks. Life-threatening rip currents were expected in the surf zone at Emerald Isle, prompting officials to continue flying red flags on October 10.

US: King Tides, Nor’easter Bring Flood Risk to North Carolina Coast 2

The combination of King Tides and a strong Nor’easter brought a threat of flooding along the North Carolina Outer Banks. Life-threatening rip currents were expected in the surf zone at Emerald Isle, prompting officials to continue flying red flags on October 10.

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Violent storms regularly hit this island. A cyclonic swell warning and flood risk alert were issued by the authorities in the last days of August 2025. To limit the risk of drowning in the waves and strong rip currents, holidaymakers were not allowed to swim. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 6

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 7

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 5

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 4

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 2

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Large Waves Hit East Coast as Hurricane Erin Moves North in Atlantic 3

Large parts of the US East Coast are being battered by heavy waves as Hurricane Erin moves offshore, triggering rip currents and coastal flooding.

US: Florida Sees Rough Surf Conditions as Hurricane Erin Approaches

Hurricane Erin downgraded to a Category 2 storm on Tuesday, August 19, but remained powerful, driving sustained wind gusts. The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening rip currents and surf conditions across the U.S. East Coast. This video taken at Vilano Beach in St. Augustine, Florida, shows the waves turning rough as Erin approaches.

US Virgin Islands: Hurricane Erin Brings Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Power Outages

Hurricane Erin intensified into a Category 4 storm on Monday, August 18. The storm is forecast to bring life-threatening rip currents and surf conditions across the U.S. East Coast this week. Erin left nearly the entire island of St. Thomas without power over the weekend. In response, the U.S. Coast Guard is imposing restrictions on vessels at ports on the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding 2

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Erin Hits, Causing Power Outages and Flooding

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has hit Puerto Rico hard, bringing widespread power outages, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Around 159,000 customers have lost electricity as a result of the storm. Torrential downpours have caused flash floods and mudslides in multiple areas, while dangerous surf and strong rip currents have prompted safety warnings for residents and beachgoers. More than 20 flights have been canceled due to the storm’s impact.