New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin brings high surf and dangerous rip currents to beaches along the East Coast .

Officials said parts of New Jersey will experience sustained winds of up to 50 mph, waves on the Jersey shore may be as high as 17 feet, and flood-prone areas may see up to three feet of water.

The state of emergency took effect at 2 p.m. Thursday.

"Over the past couple of days, we have seen the effects of Hurricane Erin along the Jersey Shore in the form of dangerous rip tides. Today and tomorrow will be no exception," Murphy said. "As the storm moves past New Jersey over the next 24 hours, we are expecting high surf and rip currents, coastal and flash flooding, and a high erosion risk in parts of the state. We ask all

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