Hurricane Erin, Beaches and East Coast
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Hurricane Erin expected to 'substantially grow in size'
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Hurricane Erin is still churning in the Atlantic Ocean as a Category 2 Hurricane, delivering tropical storm force winds to Turks and Caicos and parts of the Bahamas. As the storm continues to make its way north up the east coast,
Hurricane Erin won't make landfall, but Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches will be affected by its presence offshore.
Powerful Hurricane Erin is expected to bring high seas, big rip currents, and rough surf as it moves between the United States and Bermuda.
Hurricane Erin forced tourists to cut their vacations short on North Carolina’s Outer Banks even though the monster storm is expected to stay offshore after lashing part of the Caribbean with rain and wind on Monday.
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
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Swimming bans expand to 16 Jersey Shore beaches as Hurricane Erin churns the ocean. See the list.
Rough surf conditions and dangerous rip currents have forced many beaches to ban swimming and boogie boarding this week.
The hurricane’s behavior in recent days makes it one of the fastest-strengthening Atlantic hurricanes on record.
When packing for a potential evacuation, experts recommend with an insulated cooler for meds. Use a battery-operated cooler with ice packs when possible.