The storm, which rapidly grew into a powerful Category 5, is expected to churn up life-threatening surf and rip currents from the Outer Banks to New England, despite a track that keeps it offshore.

As Hurricane Erin maintains its strength as a major hurricane, it is poised to create life-threatening conditions for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast. According to AccuWeather experts, while the storm is not forecast to make direct landfall on the mainland U.S., its powerful waves will generate dangerous rip currents and rough surf, raising the risk of beach erosion and coastal flooding.

Hurricane Erin made headlines over the weekend for its “record-shattering” rapid intensification. In just about 24 hours, the storm exploded from a Category 1 to a powerful Category 5, with sustained wind

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