Hurricane Erin, Atlantic and Satellite geolocation
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As Hurricane Erin moves out to sea, forecasters on Aug. 22 are keeping watch on two other areas of disturbed weather in the Atlantic Ocean.
Forecasters are keeping a close watch on other potential storm systems that could develop in the Atlantic Ocean in the next seven days.
Coastal flooding will remain a major concern along the Jersey Shore throughout the weekend after Hurricane Erin
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services said Atlantic beaches in Suffolk County would remain closed to swimmers through Saturday morning due to hazardous rip currents from the storm that are expected to remain over the weekend. Earlier in the day, the department had said the closures would last until Saturday night.
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Swimming bans expand to 17 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.
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ABC7 New York on MSNNew York City beaches reopening after Hurricane Erin, but high rip current risks remain
Although there will be plenty of sunshine and warmth, a high rip current risk remains across city beaches, making conditions still dangerous for swimming.
The first area has been under the eyes of the National Hurricane Center for a few days as it emerged off Africa’s west coast.
High tide Thursday evening could bring more damage to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, even as Hurricane Erin spins away into the Atlantic Ocean.
Cape Verde storms typically form from clusters of thunderstorms that move off the continent and into the Atlantic