Erin may strengthen into a major Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night, forecasters say. The worst impacts at the Jersey Shore will occur on Thursday.

Hurricane Erin is creating dangerous conditions at the Jersey Shore, Long Island, and all along the East Coast with wicked rip currents, large waves, and coastal flooding.Forecasters expect the storm to peak over the next 48 hours and say it could re-intensify into a major hurricane Wednesday night.

The National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts for Hurricane Erin as it passes off the coast with up to 50 mph winds and coastal flooding possible. Hurricane Erin’s latest forecast includes high winds, rough surf, and coastal flooding through Thursday and Friday at the Jersey Shore.