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Earl’s center passing just east of Outer Banks

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Hurricane Earl was downgraded to Category 2 today, but forecasters warned it was still “large and strong.” Rain bands have moved onto the coast of North Carolina.

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Offshore platform explodes in Gulf of Mexico – MiamiHerald.com

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NEWS.com.au
Offshore platform explodes in Gulf of Mexico
MiamiHerald.com
An offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico exploded on Thursday but company and federal records show it appears to be producing natural gas, not oil. The US Coast Guard reported that it accounted for all 13 people aboard the rig, …
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Earl expected near Outer Banks tonight

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Hurricane Earl is packing 140 winds as it spins toward the East Coast. It’s not clear how close Earl will come to land, but forecasters warn reidenst

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Hurricane warning issued as Earl approaches East Coast – CNN

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Reuters (press release)
Hurricane warning issued as Earl approaches East Coast
CNN
By the CNN Wire Staff (CNN) — Hurricane warnings and watches were issued for portions of the North Carolina and Virginia coastlines Wednesday as forecasters warned Category 3 Hurricane Earl would be approaching the East Coast by late Thursday. …
Hurricane Earl Triggers Virginia State of Emergency, Carolina EvacuationsABC News
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Hurricane warning issued for part of East Coast

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A hurricane warning has been issued for the U.S. East Coast from Bogue Inlet, North Carolina, to the Virginia state line.

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