Even though Hurricane Erin is spinning more than 1,100 miles away from the Jersey Shore, the storm is growing bigger and stronger, and it may pose a dangerous threat to swimmers during the next few days, forecasters and beach officials are warning.

The worst conditions — big ocean swells, tall waves and strong rip currents that could endanger even the best of swimmers — are expected to be felt on Wednesday and Thursday, when the far-offshore Erin makes its closest approach to the Garden State, according to weather forecasters.

The hurricane is leading to some evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

Swimming was banned Monday at a few New Jersey beaches , including those in Bay Head, Belmar and Wildwood, because of rough surf and strong rip currents partially related to Hurrica

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