Hurricane Erin regains Cat 4 strength
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The storm will remain a major hurricane through the middle of the week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The outer bands of powerful Hurricane Erin lashed Puerto Rico, and the storm is approaching the Bahamas next. What can the mainland U.S. expect?
The rain and winds from the outer bands of the storm left about 147,000 customers without power Sunday morning in Puerto Rico, according to Luma Energy, a private company that oversees the transmission and distribution of power on the island. The weather canceled more than 20 flights, officials said.
Hurricane Erin's outer bands were lashing Puerto Rico with heavy rains, as officials in the North Carolina Outer Banks declared a state of emergency Sunday. The big picture: The U.S. was expected to avoid a direct hit,