As Erin’s wind field continues to expand, the storm is fueling widespread, destructive surf conditions and dangerous rip currents along the coast from Florida to New York. The risk for the East Coast will last until the end of the week, prompting many beaches to ban swimming.

The NWS Wakefield VA issued an updated tropical storm warning at 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until Thursday at 7 a.m. for Western Currituck.

A watch means the ingredients are there for severe weather. A warning means it is happening. But there are differences based on weather type.

Although the storm is expected to stay offshore, it will produce dangerous surf conditions for much of the Atlantic Coast this week, forecasters say.

Hurricane Erin is moving closer to the U.S. coast at the start of the workweek. Strong wind and big waves will cause problems for our North Carolina beaches as summer vacations continue.

An updated tropical storm warning was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Wednesday at 4:57 a.m. in effect until 1 p.m. for Mainland Dare.

The NWS Wakefield VA issued an updated tropical storm warning at 11:01 a.m. on Wednesday in effect until 7:15 p.m. for Western Currituck.