Hurricane threatens US East Coast with life-threatening waves

Hurricane Erin, a Category 4 storm, poses a threat to the US East Coast with life-threatening waves and dangerous surf. The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas, causing concerns for residents in its path. As the hurricane intensifies, preparations are underway in vulnerable areas, with warnings of rip tides affecting the region and mandatory evacuations in place for some vulnerable coastlines.