- Hurricane Erin, a rapidly intensifying Category 2 storm, is threatening the East Coast of the United States, bringing life-threatening surf, rip currents, and significant storm surges.
- Beaches from the Carolinas to Cape Cod have been closed, including specific locations in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware, due to the hazardous conditions.
- The National Hurricane Center has advised against swimming at most East Coast beaches until at least Friday, with forecasters predicting waves up to 15 feet and storm surges of one to three feet in many areas.
- While the storm's primary impact is on the Outer Banks, dangerous rip currents are expected to persist along the entire East Coast until at least Saturday, even after the hurricane moves away.
- Coastal flood watches have been issued for areas such as Brooklyn and Queens, with a risk of beach flooding and erosion due to high tides continuing through Friday morning.
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Hurricane Erin gusts shut down East Coast beaches and swimmers from Carolinas to NYC to Cape Cod
