Rip currents are one of the coast's greatest dangers and account for the most beach rescues every year. Hurricane Erin is bringing the potentially deadly currents to the East Coast this week. About 100 people drown from rip currents along U.

High Surf Advisory is in effect through Thursday, with the risk of dangerous rip currents stretching across local beaches. Here's what to know.

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life-threatening rip currents and high surf to New York and New Jersey shores for the rest of the week, and authorities are advising people to stay out of the water even when lifeguards are present.

Rip currents and rough surf cause dozens of deaths each year on the US coasts, so it’s important to check the National Weather Service’s surf-zone forecast before heading to the beach or the boat.

Central Florida’s coastline is preparing for significant impacts from Hurricane Erin, despite the storm not making landfall in the area.

On Monday at 3:11 p.m. an updated rip current statement was released by the Nation Service in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Cape May County.

Hurricane Erin is churning up life-threatening rip currents and dangerous waves along much of the East Coast, sending destructive waves to North Carolina’s Outer Banks. CNN’s Dianne Gallagher reports.

Ocean City, Maryland, saw strong winds and dangerous rip currents Thursday as Hurricane Erin passed the East Coast offshore.