Hurricane Ernesto re-strengthened on Sunday, posing significant risks for life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the U.S. East Coast. Initially downgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday night, Ernesto’s sustained winds surged back to 75 mph, just...
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Hurricane Ernesto Regains Strength, Causes Dangerous Surf and Rip Currents Along East Coast
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