Tropical Storm Erin is expected to turn into a major hurricane this weekend

The storm could cause rip currents on New England beaches

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to turn into a major hurricane, and while New England might not feel strong winds, the area is forecasted to face another dangerous aspect of the storm.

"AccuWeather hurricane experts are sounding the alarm about the growing risk of dangerous beach conditions across the Bahamas, Bermuda and much of the East Coast of the United States," according to a release.

The biggest concern is rip currents, powerful channels of fast moving water, which have killed more than 50 United States and Puerto Rico have died in surf zones this year. If you are caught in a rip current, officials advise you to swim parallel to the shore until y

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