Dangerous Currents Anticipated on East Coast Beaches
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Dangerous Currents Anticipated on East Coast Beaches
Beaches in New York City will close to swimmers today and tomorrow as Hurricane Erin brings rip currents and rough waters. High waves are expected in some areas, with breaking waves up to 15 feet anticipated in Suffolk and Nassau counties. In a social media post by the National Weather Service, officials reiterated that the ocean and surf zone will be dangerous this week. George Washington University has experts available to offer insight, anal…
Wednesday's waves could reach heights of up to 10 feet, while Thursday's swell could reach 15 feet.
Although Hurricane Erin is not expected to land in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy urged residents not to go into the beaches. “We’re going to see beautiful days with or without any rain, but that doesn’t mean there are security risks,” Murphy said at a press conference on Tuesday, August 19. The official said that “it’s not time to do things out of the ordinary. You can go enjoy the beaches, but don’t get into the water.” Murphy explained that…
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