This is hurricane Erin. Lots of Jersey beaches are closed.
Current Status of Hurricane Erin 8.21.25
Location & Intensity Hurricane Erin, a Category 2 storm, is moving northward just offshore. At different points today, its sustained winds have been around 100–105 mph. It’s a massive storm, with tropical-storm-force winds extending nearly 500 nautical miles across—placing it in the 90th percentile in terms of size. Coastal Impact for New Jersey State of Emergency: Governor Murphy has declared one for New Jersey due to the storm. Flooding & Wind Threats: Coastal flooding warnings are in effect from Thursday evening through Saturday. Wave heights are forecasted to reach 7–12 feet, with coastal winds gusting around 40–50 mph. High tide tonight (Aug 21) between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. poses the greatest flood threat, particularly in Cumberland and Cape May counties. Beach Closures: Swimming and beach access are being heavily restricted. Atlantic City, for instance, has banned bathing through Thursday and advises caution even afterward. People are encouraged to avoid the water, heed lifeguard warnings, and move belongings to higher ground ahead of high tide.
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