Hurricane erin churns toward east coast as rip current alerts stretch from florida to new york

Hurricane Erin churns toward East Coast as rip current alerts stretch from Florida to New York

August 17, 2025
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SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Hurricane Erin continues its path through the Atlantic, prompting rip current warnings and surf advisories across much of the U.S. East Coast, with potential impacts expected midweek from the Carolinas through the Northeast.

As of Sunday evening, the National Hurricane Center reported that bands of heavy rain would persist through the night across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, with flash flooding and landslides possible. Meanwhile, tropical storm conditions are forecast to hit the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeast Bahamas through Monday.

Forecasters warn that Erin will generate life-threatening surf and rip currents along beaches in the Bahamas, Bermuda, and from Florida to Atlantic Canada.

On Monday, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy will appear live on multiple radio stations to discuss the impact of Erin on New jersey and potential impacts at the Jersey. He will spend a few minutes with 94.3, 101.5, and 96.9 FM from 7:40 am to 8:30 am.

While the exact track remains uncertain, the latest guidance suggests the storm will pass near the Mid-Atlantic coastline between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, bringing the outer edges of wind and rain into areas of Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and New York.

Hurricane erin churns toward east coast as rip current alerts stretch from florida to new york
Photo: hurricane erin churns toward east coast as rip current alerts stretch from florida to new york

The current forecast for the impacted region remains relatively calm for now, with only a slight chance of showers Wednesday afternoon and otherwise partly sunny conditions. However, beachgoers are being urged to stay out of the water due to the high risk of dangerous currents.

Hurricane erin churns toward east coast as rip current alerts stretch from florida to new york
Photo: hurricane erin churns toward east coast as rip current alerts stretch from florida to new york
Hurricane erin churns toward east coast as rip current alerts stretch from florida to new york
Photo: hurricane erin churns toward east coast as rip current alerts stretch from florida to new york

Residents along the Outer Banks and Bermuda are advised to monitor updates closely, as strong winds from Erin’s outer bands could reach those areas midweek.

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Key Points

  • Hurricane Erin is expected to impact surf and coastal areas along the U.S. East Coast by midweek
  • Rip current warnings are in effect from Florida to New York
  • Outer bands may brush Mid-Atlantic states including MD, DE, NJ, and NY between Wednesday and Thursday

Hurricane Erin brings dangerous surf and shifting path as East Coast braces for midweek impact

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