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August 18, 2025New Jersey Faces Potential Dangers as Hurricane Erin Gains Power
New Jersey Faces Potential Dangers as Hurricane Erin Gains Power
According to the National Weather Service, Hurricane Erin, a Category 4 storm, is expected to intensify and move northeast this week, causing "life-threatening surf and rip currents" near the Jersey Shore.
The National Hurricane Center of NOAA predicts that by midweek, the hurricane will affect New Jersey's beaches, even though it is still well offshore.
The National Hurricane Center warned that "these rough ocean conditions will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip currents."
According to the National Weather Service, sea levels will rise from 8 to 10 feet on Wednesday to as much as 12 or possibly even 15 feet on Thursday. Those will start to decline on Friday.
Forecasters from the National Weather Service warned that "the high seas will result in high surf, dangerous rip currents, beach erosion, and coastal flooding." "Rip Current Statements are already in effect and will remain in effect through at least Thursday."
It is advised that beachgoers use caution and pay attention to lifeguards. Two people have died and numerous more have needed to be rescued from rip currents at the Jersey Shore in the last week. The National Weather Service predicts that this week's weather will be "benign" and cool, with the exception of the rough surf.
Keep up-to-date with the latest forecast.
