Published: September 5,2016
Hermine is now parked off the East Coast and will continue to be a coastal pain the next few days.
(MORE: Comprehensive Forecast | Latest News | Interactive Hermine Tracker)
Here are the 6 things you need to know about Hermine right now:
1. Hermine's Forecast Track Trended More Offshore
This is a hopeful sign, though forecasts of meandering storms are always tricky.
Current Storm Information, Infrared Satellite Image
2. This Lowers the Threat From High Winds, Heavy Rain
The farther Hermine remains offshore, the less chance of high winds capable of wind damage and heavy rainfall.
Hermine's Current Wind Field
3. Tropical Storm Warnings Remain in Effect
This is in case Hermine meanders just far enough and/or its wind field expands to bring winds of at least 39 mph to parts of the coast once again.(MORE: Why Tropical Storm Alerts for "Post-Tropical" System?)
Hermine: Watches and Warnings
4. Coastal Flooding, Beach Erosion, High Surf Peaks on Monday
Despite a more offshore trend, this strong low will continue to be a wave generator, with peak coastal flooding in the Delmarva Peninsula, Jersey Shore, Long Island and Connecticut expected on Monday.
Model Forecast Wave Heights 24 Hours From Now
5. It Will Take Several Days For Waves to Calm Down
Hermine will slow down, and therefore will be a wave generator through midweek before exiting to the northern Atlantic.
Projected Path
6. Even if Weather 'Isn't Bad,' Beware of Rip Currents
Even if there aren't red flags flying at the beach, and the weather isn't too bad, stay out of the water. Rip currents claim an estimated 100 lives each year at U.S. beaches.
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