Beaches Near DC Area Close for Swimming to Brace for Hurricane Erin

East Coast beaches close, from Florida to New York, as residents brace for Hurricane Erin

New York City closed its beaches to swimming on Wednesday and Thursday, and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered three state beaches on Long Island to prohibit...

Ocean City, MD prohibits swimming as Hurricane Erin churns offshore, rip currents expected

Hurricane Erin is affecting parts of the East Coast, including beach towns such as Ocean City, Md., and more. Here's a look at this week's weather.

North Carolina beaches ban swimming as East Coast braces for impacts from Hurricane Erin

The Tarheel State had dozens of rescues this week.

Beaches near DC area close for swimming to brace for Hurricane Erin

Though Hurricane Erin is not predicted to hit land, the Category 2 storm is making its way through waves and rip currents up the East Coast. The storm will mainly affect North Carolina, but some beaches near the D.C. area have closed for swimming to keep beachgoers safe, including Ocean City in Maryland, and Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach, and Bethany Beach in Delaware. Weather stories Read the latest forecast ‘Nature…

Hurricane Erin Update: MD Beaches Close, 12-Foot Waves Possible

Hurricane Erin forced some Maryland beaches to close. The approaching storm could bring 12-foot waves to parts of the state.

These beaches are closed to swimmers in the DC area as Hurricane Erin approaches

Several beaches in the Northeast have closed to swimmers for the week as Hurricane Eric begins to travel closer to the U.S.