Dangerous rip currents halt New York, Jersey Shore beachgoers for 3rd day
Hurricane Erin is churning up dangerous surf and rip currents from the Jersey Shore to Long Island, where beaches are closed to swimming.
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Hurricane Erin is churning up dangerous surf and rip currents from the Jersey Shore to Long Island, where beaches are closed to swimming.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency and there's a coastal flood advisory for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.
Southampton Town Emergency Manager Ryan Murphy joins CBS News New York to discuss the coastal flood concerns.
Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous conditions at beaches along the Jersey Shore, NYC and Long Island, where some could see coastal flooding.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is urging people to avoid the water for the next few days as Hurricane Erin churns in the Atlantic. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports from Belmar.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
It happened Monday evening in Seaside Heights as swimmers were caught in a rip current. As CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports, lifeguards were not on duty at the time.
Rip current risk is high at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this weekend, so make sure you follow these tips to stay safe.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens are closed to swimming through Monday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
New York City Parks enforcement staff was posted along the coastline to enforce the swimming ban. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
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In Belmar, swimmers were urged to use caution after two people died over the weekend.
The situation was especially perilous in Belmar, Beach Haven, and Seaside Park. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from Long Branch.
CBS New York's Nick Caloway has the latest on some scary incidents.
The beaches were been packed Monday. Hundreds of people were seen in Belmar, but swimmers were urged to be careful, because rip currents turned deadly over the weekend. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Several area beaches have been closed for swimming due to high surf and hazardous rip currents. CBS New York's John Dias has an update from Jones Beach.
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Officials say the area near a jetty is a no-lifeguard zone during weekdays until July 1. Luckily, an emergency crew noticed the swimmers and pulled them in using flotation devices. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Skeleton crew of lifeguards jumped into action after seeing the group struggling in the water.
Down the shore, double red flags are up. Swimming was prohibited Friday in Seaside Heights.
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So far, this season has been average for rip current formation, but with the approach of peak hurricane season, the Town of Hempstead is ramping up efforts to educate the public.
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