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

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.

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring dangerous surf at the Jersey Shore even as it stays off of the coast. Lifeguards are issuing renewed advice about what to do if you get caught in a rip current.

Flooding from high tides is likely to peak at approximately 7:45 p.m. Aug. 21 in South Jersey coastal towns in the midst of Hurricane Erin.

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring flooding to parts of the Jersey Shore and coastal Delaware on Thursday, Aug. 21. NBC10 has the timing and impact.

Hurricane Erin is on track to stay offshore but still bring dangerous rip currents to New York and New Jersey beaches.

The latest on Hurricane Erin as of the morning of Aug. 20: a new inner eye wall and more Jersey Shore precautions.

Rain doesn't have to spoil the fun. From roller skating and rock climbing to painting pottery and making slime, there is plenty to do.

Weather forecast: Hurricane Erin will bring 'life-threatening' rip currents to Jersey Shore "I cannot emphasize enough that the ocean poses many dangers to those that enter the water when lifeguards are off duty. Wind, waves, sandbars and riptides are a ...