Though Hurricane Erin is not predicted to hit land, the Category 2 storm is making its way through waves and rip currents up the East Coast.

The storm will mainly affect North Carolina , but some beaches near the D.C. area have closed for swimming to keep beachgoers safe, including Ocean City in Maryland, and Dewey Beach, Rehoboth Beach, and Bethany Beach in Delaware.

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The Town of Ocean City released a statement Tuesday morning alerting travelers that weather and surf conditions are not safe for swimming. Dewey Beach , Rehoboth Beach , and Bethany Beach released similar statements.

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