Hurricane Erin continues to spin in the Atlantic and is forecast to grow even larger, with weather conditions expected to deteriorate along the coast.

Hurricane Erin continues to move parallel to the East Coast and it is expected to bring a prolonged period of destructive surf and dangerous rip currents.

Hurricane Erin is back on the rise — and forecasters say the worst could be yet to come. The massive Atlantic storm began strengthening again on Wednesday, stirring up dangerous waves and rip currents that have already closed beaches from the Carolinas to New York City and forced emergency crews into action,

Beaches are being closed at some locations along the US East Coast as Hurricane Erin threatens rip currents from Florida to New England.

Hurricane Erin was a Category 4 storm again Monday morning and is expected to grow even larger and stronger, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Although Erin is forecast to move north between the U.S. and Bermuda, life-threatening surf and rip currents are likely across the Atlantic coast from Florida to Canada.

Erin is officially the first hurricane of the 2025 season. Maximum sustained winds of 75 mph were recorded Friday, Aug. 15, as the storm continues to move west-northwest near 18 mph. Wind speeds are expected to strengthen, and the hurricane will likely become a major hurricane over the weekend.

Hurricane Erin weakened overnight but remains a major hurricane, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. A major hurricane is one that's a Category 3 or higher, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.