Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency in New Jersey as Hurricane Erin , while staying hundreds of miles off the Jersey Shore, brings rough surf, windy conditions and the potential for widespread coastal flooding to the region.

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“Life-threatening rip currents will be present at all ocean beaches across the state,” Murphy said on social media Thursday. “Absolutely no one should be in the water today or tomorrow. Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected over the next several days.”

“Stay safe, New Jersey,” the governor added.

The state of emergency went into effect at 2 p.m. Thursday and covers all 21 counties in the Garden State.

“Over the past couple of days, we have seen the effects of

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