Hurricane Erin continues to be a dangerous storm in the Atlantic Ocean. Here's how it could impact Massachusetts.

Hurricane Erin far off the Massachusetts coast will still spark ‘life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions’

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

While the rain affecting western Massachusetts on Wednesday is not linked to Hurricane Erin, the region is no stranger to the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms during this time of year.

Tropical Storm Erin is beginning to strengthen and could become a strong Category 3 storm with 125-mph winds within five days.

Hurricane Erin is whipping up the Atlantic Ocean at speeds over 100 miles per hour. The trajectory of the storm has it staying out to sea, though many effects will be felt close to shore and on land.

North Carolina is expected to get hit by the first impacts of Hurricane Erin soon. According to the National Weather Service, it's likely that the storm will cause extensive beach erosion and coastal flooding around high tide as early as Tuesday,

Two homes on North Carolina’s Outer Banks sit precariously in high waves generated by Hurricane Erin with their days seemingly numbered