The National Weather Service is strongly urging beachgoers to stay out of the water in coming days in New Jersey and Delaware as Hurricane Erin churns up dangerous rip currents off coast.
Evacuations were ordered beginning Monday on Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks, the thin stretch of low-lying barrier islands that juts far into the Atlantic.
With an elevated rip current risk expected throughout the week, the Wildwood Beach Patrol has issued a no-swimming order until further notice.
If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's important to be aware of the dangers of rip currents.
Lifeguards at the Jersey Shore are warning beachgoers about the danger of rip currents after two drowning deaths in New York and New Jersey on Monday.