As Hurricane Erin continues its pursuit through the Atlantic, dangerous conditions have been reported up and down the East Coast.

From New York to South Carolina, Erin has created gusty winds and massive ocean swells, leading to closed beaches and dangerous rip currents.

Hurricane Erin was still a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph on Thursday morning.

HURRICANE ERIN SLAMS NORTH CAROLINA, VIRGINIA COASTS WITH STRONG WINDS, POWERFUL WAVES, DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS

• next Image 1 of 6 Waves crash on the shores of Manasquan, New Jersey on Thursday morning. (Christian Miller)

• prev next Image 2 of 6 Winds whip sand into people's faces in Nags Head, North Carolina, during Erin's trek up the coast. (Katie Byrne)

• prev next Image 3 of 6 Storm surge floods a hotel in Bu

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