Jersey Shore towns are keeping beachgoers out of the water this week as Hurricane Erin brings dangerous surf conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current risk warning, which is in effect until Wednesday evening. Wildwood, Belmar, Bay Head and Island Beach State Park have swimming bans in place as of Tuesday morning, with most of them lasting until Thursday. Atlantic City is only allowing knee-deep wading. MORE: Man charged with drawing gun and threatening staff at Abington pool
The storm is expected to move up the Atlantic Coast from Florida up to Canada. Although it is expected to remain offshore, towns along the East Coast are keeping people out of the water due to high waves and expected rip currents. Hurricane Erin is a Category 3 storm with 115 mph