August 31st, 2010
AccuWeather.com reports if Hurricane Earl continues its present course, it will batter the Outer Banks of North Carolina Thursday and Cape Cod Friday night with strong winds, powerful waves and potential flooding problems. While Earl's strength continues to fluctuate upon nearing the U.S. coastal waters, AccuWeather.com meteorologists are concerned sustained winds will reach near hurricane force on the Outer Banks. Much as the Outer Banks will deal with Hurricane Earl Thursday into Thursday night, Cape Cod will be facing the same scenario Friday and Friday night. Waves of up to 20 feet may batter the region, leading to beach erosion and over wash of roads and structures. How nasty the weather conditions get from coastal North Carolina to southeastern Massachusetts will depend on the exact track and strength of Hurricane Earl. A path to
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