hurricane erin hurricane erin longest lived hurricane atlantic hurricane season sixth tropical depression fifth tropical storm hurricane erin developed tropical wave september strengthening mph tropical storm moved west northwest wind shear weakened erin caused dissipate september remnants organized tropical depression day erin strengthened hurricane september moving northwestward latest date hurricane season hurricane diana september erin quickly intensified reached peak winds mph later september closest approach erin passed miles east northeast bermuda near peak intensity subsequently weakened turned east trough turned erin northeast passing east newfoundland extratropical september extratropical remnant continued northeastward lost identity near greenland september passed miles east caused little damage effects island large swells hurricane produced rough surf rip currents east_coast united_states newfoundland erin dropped moderate amounts rain gusty winds damage reported path erin caused casualties injuries minor damage meteorological history tropical wave moved coast africa august immediately displayed signs tropical cyclone formation development deep convection curved rainbands organization continued late august dvorak classifications began system august passing south cape_verde islands system stopped organization trend convection sporadic system poorly organized moved westward mph environmental conditions remained favorable september cloud pattern better organized low level circulation quickly developed following increase convection low level circulation estimated system developed tropical depression late september located miles east lesser antilles located south mid level ridge depression moved west northwest weak moderate upper level wind shear system depression gradually organized intensified tropical storm erin september erin favorable upper level outflow developing convection inner core storm remained disorganized storm slowly strengthened attained initial peak intensity mph located miles east lesser antilles favorable conditions expected allow erin continue strengthen reach winds mph upper level low northwest erin produced strong vertical shear storm erin quickly weakened low level circulation exposed southwest deep convection shear slightly september allowing erin briefly strengthen storm remained disorganized following increase southwesterly wind shear erin began weakening trend september erin weakened tropical depression hours later low level circulation dissipated remnant low pressure area continued west northwest september system gradually produced deep convection surface circulation redeveloped northern portion remnants erin system developed tropical depression late september located miles north northwest previously dissipated depression moved north northeast turned north northwest regained tropical storm status september erin steadily intensified convection cloud pattern better organized september september erin intensified hurricane located miles mile wide eye developed erin quickly strengthened september reach peak intensity mph sources claim erin little stronger shortly reaching peak intensity erin passed miles east northeast bermuda closest approach island hurricane maintained peak strength hours slowly weakening weakening trend slower usual warmer usual water temperatures late september erin weakened category hurricane multiple short wave weakened western portion subtropical ridge september erin turned east strengthening mid- upper level trough eastern canada turned hurricane northeast gradually accelerated forward motion september weakening strong tropical storm erin passed east newfoundland convection gradually diminished moved north atlantic_ocean later september erin extratropical extratropical storm continued northeastward crossing southern greenland erin merged high latitude cyclonic flow east greenland september impact preparations hurricane appeared pose threat bermuda government issued hurricane watch hours erin closest approach watch upgraded hurricane warning initial forecasts indicated erin pass miles island result ferry bus transport suspended officials prepared school emergency shelter people threat hurricane cancelled flights bermuda international airport hundreds travellers cruise ships cargo ships cancelled delayed arrivals strongest winds erin remained east island result highest winds island peaked mph moderate winds downed trees power lines leaving dozens homes power hours prolonged strong waves resulted coastal beach erosion large waves broke boat men swam rough seas prevent yacht running aground storm produced rainfall island flooding reported little structural damage occurred bermuda reported injuries casualties swells erin produced rip currents north_carolina coastline waves expected reach feet height officials national_hurricane_center cautioned authorities residents monitor rough seas erin produced moderate winds newfoundland including maximum sustained wind report mph gust mph storm produced moderate amounts precipitation peaking inches coast passage storm led wave heights feet offshore recorded wave height feet damage reported canada
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