Hurricane Erin threatens east coast
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The conditions in Virginia Beach have not been affected too much by Hurricane Erin. People were still out at Chic’s Beach to look at the large waves, including one surfer who told 10 On Your Side he went to Hampton earlier and argued the waves were stronger in Virginia Beach.
Chic's Beach in Virginia Beach is a popular place for family beach fun and the centerpiece is the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.
As Hurricane Erin started to move out, the water in some neighborhoods was creeping up. Such was the case in Virginia Beach, where Erin has left behind some serious tidal flooding. It was also the case in Norfolk and in other areas.
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A tropical storm warning is in effect for the coastal regions of Virginia, the Outer Banks, Pamlico Sound, and the Eastern Shore. A coastal flood warning is in place from Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon for coastal areas in Hampton Roads, on the Eastern Shore, and on the Outer Banks.
Although the storm is expected to stay offshore, it will produce dangerous surf conditions for much of the Atlantic Coast this week, forecasters say.