Eastern Pacific blasts past seasonal hurricane records, thanks to El Niño; plus, NC Highway 12 washed away again
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The Eastern Pacific basin has broken several hurricane season records already, while the Atlantic remains quiet.
Also, powerful waves have damaged 800 feet of pavement and washed away 1,800 feet of protective dunes along the Outer Banks, cutting off a key route to Hatteras Island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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