Weather Updates, August 19: Tracking Hurricane Erin's US Threats (And More)

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Weather Updates, August 19: Tracking Hurricane Erin's US Threats (And More)

Jonathan Erdman August 19, 2025 at 10:05 PM

Hurricane Erin is still churning up the Atlantic Ocean with some impacts such as high surf already reaching the East Coast on Tuesday, Aug. 19.

For the very latest on Erin's path, you can find our complete forecast here. Here are the major updates as we monitored the weather around the world.

(10:06 a.m. EDT) Buckley Draw Fire Burns 427 Acres Near Provo, Utah

From producer Carmen Molina:

The Buckley Draw Fire was discovered on Sunday, August 17th, near Provo's Slate Canyon in Utah. The U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest said as of Monday evening it had burned approximately 427 acres with 0% containment, issuing a temporary closure order for the area impacted by the fire.

(10:02 a.m. EDT) Myrtle Beach Officials Warn Swimmers

From staff writer Renee Straker:

A single red flag warning is up along beaches in Myrtle Beach today, meaning swimmers shouldn't go farther than waist-deep in the ocean and boogie boarding won't be allowed.

In an announcement city officials said they expect life-threatening rip currents through Friday.

(09:54 a.m. EDT) First Taste Of Autumn Coming For Millions

From meteorologist Jennifer Gray:

A strong cold front will sweep across the northern U.S. from Canada this weekend, and bring some nice, cooler air with it. For many, this will be their first taste of fall.

Anywhere from the Midwest to the Plains could see temperatures 10-20 degrees below average.

Highs in the Midwest will go from the 90s in some places on Saturday to the 60s on Sunday and Monday. And morning lows early next week could dip into the 40s or low 50s over much of the Midwest and parts of the interior Northeast.

You can see national daily highs and lows maps here.

(09:44 a.m. EDT) Double Red Flag Day in the Outer Banks

From meteorologist Tiffany Savona:

Tuesday has been declared a double red flag day from Duck to Ocracoke. North Carolina. This means ocean conditions are life-threatening and ocean swimming is prohibited.

In this case, powerful rip currents and 5- to 8-foot breaking waves make ocean conditions life-threatening for swimmers and ocean rescue personnel.

As mentioned earlier, we explain what all the different flags mean at the beach here.

(09:37 a.m. EDT) 'Red Sky At Morning' In Beijing

From senior writer Chris DeWeese:

Here's an early contender for one of our top photos of the week: a stark, crimson sunset this morning in Beijing, China. For centuries, the saying "Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning" was used by seafarers to predict the weather, and, according to our meteorologists, the rhymes are rooted in real science.

Did you miss last week's top photos? Take a look at them here.

A general view of the city with clouds at the sunrise on August 19, 2025 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)(09:32 a.m. EDT) What Do The Beach Flags Mean?

From managing editor Sean Breslin:

If you're hanging out at a beach along the East Coast this week, first of all, stay out of the water. But secondly, you'll want to know what those colorful flags on the lifeguard stand actually mean.

Thankfully, we have an article that will serve as your handy guide to beach flags and what to do when you see each one. Check it out here.

(09:28 a.m. EDT) Beaches Closed In New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland

From staff writer Renee Straker:

High waves and rip currents have led to beach closures in multiple mid-Atlantic states this week.

New Jersey announced closures along the Jersey Shore at Bay Head, Wildwood and Margate.

Swimming and fishing have also been suspended at Island Beach State Park.

Swimming has been suspended at Delaware's Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Fenwick Island.

State park officials in Maryland say Assateague State Park is closed to swimming due to dangerous surf conditions.

(09:10 a.m. EDT) Size, Not Category

From senior meteorologist Jonathan Erdman:

Erin is now a Category 2 hurricane as of 8 a.m. While its peak winds have "weakened" from the past few days and it's no longer a "major" hurricane - a term for Category 3 winds or higher - that doesn't matter much at all going forward.

What matters more is how large an area Erin's winds cover. The NHC says its tropical storm-force winds are currently up to 390 statute miles wide. That's about the distance from Boston to Washington, D.C. By Thursday, those tropical storm winds are forecast to be up to 630 miles across, about the distance from New York City to Charleston, South Carolina.

All other factors equal, a larger storm will generate higher swells, higher surf at the coast, which could lead to coastal flooding. We have more on why that is here.

So, it really isn't much about Erin's "Category" winds going forward. It will be a large storm, regardless.

Hurricane Erin size(09:05 a.m. EDT) Overnight Evacuations In Spain Due To Wildfires

From producer Carmen Molina:

Dozens of residents of León, Spain, were evacuated overnight due to the threats from several forest fires, especially the Anilares del Sil forest fire. Among the affected towns are Faro, Cariseda, Peranzanes, Trascastro, Chano, Guímara and Argayo del Sil in the El Bierzo area. This video from the Spanish Civil Guard shows officers helping older adults enter a shelter.

(08:57 a.m. EDT) Hatteras, Ocracoke Residents Must Leave Today

From senior engagement editor Ron Brackett:

Mandatory evacuation for residents of Hatteras Island was to begin at 8 a.m. today. Visitors to the island in North Carolina's Outer Banks had been ordered to leave beginning at 10 a.m. Monday.

Officials in Dare County, where a state of emergency exists, warned that N.C. Highway 12 could become impassable beginning with the high tide at 5 p.m. today.

On Ocracoke Island in Hyde County, mandatory evacuation for visitors started at 8 p.m. Sunday. The evacuation order for residents began at 6 a.m. today. Hyde County commissioners have also enacted a state of emergency.

(08:52 a.m. EDT) Dramatic Rescue In Thane, India

From senior writer Chris DeWeese:

India's financial capital, Mumbai, continues to face extreme weather conditions today, with the city remaining under a red alert for the second consecutive day. Relentless heavy rains have led to widespread flooding, stopping transportation and burying streets under water. A staggering 19.69 inches of rain have fallen in just 84 hours, leaving much of the city and surrounding areas waterlogged. Dramatic video captured in the city of Thane, 23 miles northeast of Mumbai, shows two locals swimming through a flooded overpass to rescue two people who were trapped in their vehicle.

(08:44 a.m. EDT) Two Other Areas To Watch In The Atlantic Besides Erin

From meteorologist Jennifer Gray:

The National Hurricane Center is watching two areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic that could become our next named systems. One is a cluster of thunderstorms in the central Atlantic that could become a tropical depression later this week. Regardless of development, it will lead to unsettled weather near the Leeward Islands as early as Friday.

Another area is in the eastern Atlantic. While it has a low chance of developing right now, it could enter an environment more favorable in the next few days. Beyond that timeframe, conditions will become unfavorable for development.

The next two names on the hurricane list are Fernand and Gabrielle.

(08:32 a.m. EDT) Dozens Pulled From Dangerous Currents

From senior engagement editor Ron Brackett:

Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous rip currents all along the East Coast, and many beachgoers are getting caught in them.

As many as 85 people had to be rescued from the dangerous currents along North Carolina's southeast coast Monday. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue reported pulling up to 70 people from the water. The Surf City Fire Department reported 15 rip current rescues.

Rip currents can be one of the most hidden dangers when it comes to tropical systems. They can be deadly even thousands of miles away from the storm — here's what you .

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