
NYC closing beaches, N.J. Gov. says "don't go in the water" due to Erin concerns
Hurricane Erin is bringing dangerous rip currents and high waves to beaches across the Tri-State Area.
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Hurricane Erin is bringing dangerous rip currents and high waves to beaches across the Tri-State Area.
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