Hurricane Erin, Beaches
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People in the Outer Banks should shelter in place, authorities said. Meanwhile, life-threatening rip currents are likely at beaches along the East Coast, according to forecasters.
Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic waters hundreds of miles off the U.S., prompting officials to close beaches along the East Coast from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin​ are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
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Surfer on MSNSurfing Ban In Maryland and Delaware Ahead Of Hurricane Erin
Local authorities in Delaware and Maryland have decided to ban surfing well ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Erin, an unfortunate first for regional surfers.
High surf and dangerous rip currents are likely. People are advised to stay out of the water this week, even when a lifeguard is on duty.
Hurricane Erin strengthened 85 mph in 24 hours to a 160 mph Category 5 hurricane putting in fourth place for rapidly intensifying storms.
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.