While Hurricane Erin's center is forecast to remain offshore, the storm's immense size is creating a multi-faceted and life-threatening situation for the entire U.S. East Coast. A Storm Surge Warning is now in effect for parts of North Carolina, with the potential for life-threatening flooding of 2-4 feet. Tropical Storm Warnings have also been issued for the Outer Banks, as the storm's powerful wind field nears the coast. Beyond the storm's immediate path, dangerous swells are generating life-threatening surf and rip currents from Florida to New England. This post breaks down all the current threats, region by region.