N.Y.C. Beaches Will Close
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Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Dangerous rip currents and rough surf due to Hurricane Erin have led Delaware beach towns to prohibit swimming, but most beaches remain open.
Hurricane Erin weakened to a category 3 hurricane during the early hours of Aug. 19 as it moves closer to the East Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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How will Hurricane Erin affect the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches? Here's the weather forecast.
Hurricane Erin won't make landfall, but Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches will be affected by its presence offshore.
Heavy rainfall is also forecast for Wednesday night into Thursday on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, where evacuations have already been ordered.