Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency in preparation for Hurricane Erin, which is causing rough surf, rip currents and flooding up and down the East Coast.

"We are expecting coastal and flash flooding, along with high surf and rip currents," wrote Murphy in a post on X Aug. 21 . "Please monitor weather forecasts and stay informed on evacuation protocols, especially if you're down the shore."

The state of emergency went into effect at 2 p.m.

Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, is expected to turn northeasterly off the Carolina coast and head out to sea over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service's most up-to-date briefing . The storm's closest approach to our region will be later in the day Thursday, Aug. 21.

While it will not ma

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