STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York City is closing all its public beaches to swimmers in the coming days as Hurricane Erin is expected to bring massive waves and life-threatening rip currents to the five boroughs.

Mayor Eric Adams announced that swimming will be prohibited at all city beaches on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and Thursday, Aug. 21, though the sand will remain open for visitors.

The latest forecasts from the National Weather Service predict dangerous rip currents and waves as large as 13 feet along the East Coast.

“We are working with all of our city agencies to prepare for Hurricane Erin and keep New Yorkers safe,” said Adams. “This storm is expected to create dangerous rip currents and large waves, and so we are closing all city beaches to swimming on Wednesday and Thursday. We are

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