Rip Current, Hurricane Erin and new jersey
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Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
The effects of Hurricane Erin are being felt at the Jersey shore and towns are taking drastic steps to save lives
The tropical cyclone is now to the East of the Bahamas, moving north and expected to skirt past the Northeast coastline.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
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Courier-Post Cherry Hill, NJ on MSNHow will Hurricane Erin impact South Jersey? NWS issues alerts
Flooding, rip current and small craft weather alerts were issued by the NWS for South Jersey as result of Hurricane Erin.
Tragedy strikes the Jersey Shore as two drownings prompt urgent safety warnings from officials. With Hurricane Erin approaching, swimmers are reminded to stay close to lifeguards and heed caution.
Hurricane Erin has surged to Category 4 storm status and could bring dangerous surf and rip currents to the Jersey Shore next week as it remains far out to see.