Hurricane Erin’s Aftermath

SALISBURY, Mass. (AP) — Hurricane Erin never made landfall but left behind rough ocean conditions along the U.S. East Coast. At least two people died after they had been swimming in the heavy current, and a search continued Monday for a man who was missing after his boat capsized.

Beaches Reopen After Storm

Beaches were beginning to reopen Friday after Erin, twice the size of an average hurricane, had weakened into a post-tropical cyclone far from land, but was still capable of causing life-threatening surf and rip currents, the National Hurricane Center in Miami had said. Erin’s outer bands had already brushed North Carolina. It caused no widespread damage.

Search for Missing Man Continues

In Massachusetts, a team of police and U.S. Coast Guard members were resuming their search Monday for a man in his 50s who was missing after a boat capsized off of Salisbury Beach on Saturday. The other person in the boat was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Challenging Weather Conditions

Despite challenging weather and sea conditions including 6- to 8-foot swells, the team performed sonar scans, dives, surface and aerial patrols on Sunday, the state police said in a news release. In Maine, a man was rescued Saturday after his sailboat capsized in high surf in York Harbor.

Tragic Incidents Along the Coast

In New Hampshire, authorities are investigating the death of a 17-year-old boy who had been swimming with family members off of Hampton Beach on Sunday night.

Witnesses said he was pulled away by a strong ocean current and his father unsuccessfully tried to rescue him. Lifeguards brought both to shore and began livesaving efforts on the teen, who was later pronounced dead at a hospital. The father was treated there.

Another Drowning Incident

A man drowned Saturday after being caught in a strong rip current off the New York coast, at Sailors Haven in the Fire Island Natoinal Seashore in Suffolk County, authorities said. Ishmoile Mohammed, 59, was visiting from South Carolina.

New Tropical Storms Form

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Juliette formed Monday in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles from Mexico’s Baja California peninsula as Tropical Storm Fernand churned in the Atlantic Ocean.

No Immediate Threat to Land

No coastal watches or warnings were in effect for either storm, the hurricane center said. Juliette posed no immediate threat to land, forecasters said. The storm was about 450 miles (724 kilometers) south-southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula. It had maximum sustained winds near 45 mph (72 kph).

Storm Movement and Strength

It was moving west-northwest at 13 mph (21 kph). Some strengthening was forecast through Tuesday, with weakening starting Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Fernand

In the Atlantic basin, Fernand formed Saturday but was also far from land and forecast to remain over open ocean waters. It was about 425 miles (684 kilometers) east-northeast of Bermuda with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (97 kph) and heading north-northeast at 13 mph (21 kph).

Storm Forecast

The storm was expected to turn more to the northeast as it moves away from Bermuda and weaken starting Monday night.

Conclusion

Hurricane Erin may not have made landfall, but its impact was still felt along the U.S. East Coast. The rough ocean conditions it left behind resulted in tragic incidents, including the deaths of at least two people. As new tropical storms form, it’s essential for people to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was the impact of Hurricane Erin on the U.S. East Coast?

A: Hurricane Erin left behind rough ocean conditions along the U.S. East Coast, resulting in at least two deaths and a search for a missing man.

Q: What are the names of the new tropical storms that formed?

A: The new tropical storms that formed are Tropical Storm Juliette and Tropical Storm Fernand.

Q: Do the new tropical storms pose an immediate threat to land?

A: No, according to forecasters, the new tropical storms do not pose an immediate threat to land.

Q: What should people do to ensure their safety during tropical storms?

A: People should remain vigilant, take necessary precautions, and follow the instructions of local authorities to ensure their safety during tropical storms.