Hurricane Erin keeps getting stronger

Hurricane Aaron Status and Forecast - Aaron's maximum sustained winds are around 105 mph, moving northwest at 9 mph [1] - The forecast anticipates a north-northwestward and northward motion over the next 12 to 24 hours [2] - Aaron's core is expected to pass offshore of North Carolina's Outer Banks and western Bermuda from Wednesday night into Thursday morning, then accelerate eastward into the North Atlantic through Thursday into Friday [2] Storm Surge and Inundation Warning - A storm surge warning is in effect for the Outer Banks of North Carolina, from Cape Lookout to Duck [2] - There is a danger of life-threatening inundation of 2 to 4 feet above ground level in the warning area, particularly on both the ocean and sound sides of the Outer Banks [3] Rip Current and Surf Conditions - The entire east coast of the United States, from South Florida to northern New England, faces at least a moderate or high risk of rip currents [4] - A large wave field from Aaron's expanding windfield will affect almost the entire east coast of the United States with dangerous surf and rip current conditions [4] - The public is advised to stay out of the water and pay attention to warning flags on beaches [4][5]