OCEAN CITY, N.J. (WPVI) -- Coastal flooding remains a major concern along the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin continues to churn offshore, bringing dangerous surf and rip currents.

On Thursday night, emergency vehicles were stationed on flood-prone streets as high tide approached. Videos shared with Action News showed flooding in towns including Ocean City and Margate .

Earlier in the day, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency in anticipation of flooding and hazardous surf conditions.

"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. [ Thursday ] and [ Friday ] will be no exception," Governor Murphy said in a statement.

The storm kicked up big waves along the mid-Atlanti

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