Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic waters hundreds of miles off the U.S., prompting officials to close beaches along the East Coast from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.

High surf and dangerous rip currents are likely. People are advised to stay out of the water this week, even when a lifeguard is on duty.

Hurricane Erin, while weakened, continues to churn, creating dangerous rip currents and high surf along Volusia and Flagler coasts. Beachgoers are urged to exercise extreme caution, swim near lifeguards, and heed posted warnings. Boaters should monitor ...

Before the start of hurricane season on June 1, Derian said town workers survey the beach. Town leaders are asking people to avoid the beaches as the rip-current threat remains high and erosion is imminent. Onslow County-operated beach accesses in North Topsail Beach are currently closed and will reopen after Hurricane Erin.

Hurricane Erin is already creating dangerous beach conditions in New Jersey and Delaware on Tuesday, with the worst of the waves and rip currents not expected until Thursday. From Point Pleasant to Rehoboth Beach,