Hurricane Erin is entering the first stages of a post-tropical transition as it continues to move away from the U.S. East Coast.

"Heavy rainfall is possible on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, with potential for a maximum of 4 inches," NHC said Tuesday.

Hurricane Erin's influence may start to diminish on Friday but its effects are still causing disruption to routes.

Erin is starting to turn away from the United States but don’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet: The massive hurricane is still churning up the Atlantic Ocean, keeping dangerous conditions in place for more than 1,

Strong winds and waves from Hurricane Erin have battered Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard as dangerous rip currents continue to threaten from the Carolinas to New England.

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As Hurricane Erin passes through the northern Atlantic Ocean, it could impact coastal communities around the Cape and Islands and bring heavy wind gusts on Thursday.

National Weather Service forecasters issued a High Surf Advisory for parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Tuesday, warning of “life-threatening” swimming and surfing conditions. In Massachusetts, the advisory covers Dukes and Nantucket counties. It begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday and continues until 8 p.m. Thursday.