New Jersey & Delaware Beaches – Hurricane Erin is continuing its northerly track, with the heart of the storm likely staying offshore. However, it will still bring significant impacts to local areas, especially along the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Coastal Impacts and Warnings
Key impacts from Hurricane Erin include:
- High rip current risk, lasting through at least Friday
- Long-period swells creating rough surf and large breaking waves
- 6-12 foot seas expected on Thursday
- Dangerous swimming and boating conditions throughout the week
- Beach erosion and coastal flooding, with flood advisories and watches in effect
- Tropical storm warning currently active
Inland Conditions and Weekend Outlook
Away from the coast, the impacts of Erin will be limited, but residents will experience cool, cloudy conditions through the first half of the week. Highs will only reach the low 70s, with limited sun and possible spotty showers. A cool breeze will make it feel more like fall than August.
As Erin moves away, the weather will improve significantly by Friday and Saturday, with warmer conditions and sunny skies. Highs in the 80s with low humidity will make for a perfect weekend. Sunday will trend drier, though a few showers and partly cloudy skies are still possible.
7-Day Forecast:
- Thursday: Hurricane Erin’s Effects. High 74°F, Low 64°F
- Friday: Sun returns. High 83°F, Low 61°F
- Saturday: Sunny. High 83°F, Low 61°F
- Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 83°F, Low 67°F
- Monday: Shower or rumble. High 83°F, Low 68°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High 79°F, Low 63°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 78°F, Low 59°F
How are you preparing for Hurricane Erin’s coastal impacts? Stay safe and share your experiences in the comments below.
