News 12 is keeping an eye on Hurricane Erin as it tracks north along the East Coast.

Although the hurricane won’t make a direct hit on the Garden State, the storm will cause issues, especially along the coast.

Hurricane Erin passes southeast of Long Island tonight with dangerous conditions and the threat for coastal flooding along the coast.

At Jones Beach, water from the Atlantic surged past its usual boundaries, reaching the boardwalk in some areas and nearly touching the parking lot at Field 6.

The National Weather Service is warning about strong rip currents and dangerous surf, with waves breaking as high as 9 to 13 feet.

The closure officially takes effect at 6 a.m. Wednesday and will last through Thursday.

Hurricane Erin passes 300 miles southeast of Long Island Thursday into Friday, News 12 meteorologists say.

Conditions on our South Shore beaches will be rough with large waves, dangerous rip currents and the chance for coastal flooding with beach erosion.

Powerful waves pounded the shoreline at Cooper’s Beach in Southampton on Wednesday, drawing crowds of onlookers. Flags and posted signs made it clear that swimming is strictly prohibited.

The South Shore has suffered from severe erosion for years, with visible differences between 2014 and 2023

There are chances for rain on Wednesday and NYC public beaches will be closed due to dangerous rip currents.

For tonight, expect mostly cloudy conditions with a cool light breeze and lows near 66.

Expect temperatures in the high 70s for Tuesday and Wednesday, then the low 80s through the rest of the week.

Nearly a quarter of the Lavallette lifeguard staff have already left for school.

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Suffolk County police had not confirmed as of Saturday night what multiple witnesses said was a fight that broke out and later appeared to be a stabbing.

The incidents happened just days apart when lifeguards were no longer on duty.

Belmar police say they received several 911 calls about a swimmer in distress off the 8th Avenue beach around 6:30 p.m.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers stop at Jones Beach on Aug. 8. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m.

For tonight, expect warm and sticky conditions with a few storms before midnight.

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Mayor Tony Vaz says the town will begin clearing beaches about an hour after lifeguards leave and shutting the gates to prevent more tragedies.

Mayor Tony Vaz says the town will begin clearing beaches about an hour after lifeguards leave and shutting the gates to prevent more tragedies.

Water safety experts say it's important to understand rip currents because even strong swimmers can get caught in a dangerous situation out in the ocean.