Sunshine can be deceiving with Erin still impacting beach conditions
Sunshine can be deceiving with Erin still impacting beach conditions
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As the warm, summer weather returns around the New York City area, Hurricane Erin is still causing some dangerous conditions at beaches along the coast Friday.
New York City beaches are closed to swimmers for a third day in a row, along with some beaches on Long Island and down the Jersey Shore. Dangerous rip currents and rough surf are still causing some concerns, and flooding persists in parts of the area.
Seaside Heights lifeguards, police keeping people out of water
Lifeguards could be seen enforcing the swim ban Friday in Seaside Heights, and police will pick up enforcement when they leave for the night at 5 p.m.
Beachgoers can still enjoy the beautiful day from the safety of the shore, and businesses on the boardwalk are hoping to cash in.
Meanwhile, surfers say the waves are a dream. Lifeguards tell CBS News New York highly qualified surfers will not be stopped at most Jersey beaches, though some surfers say it’s not worth the risk.
Seaside Heights reported multiple water rescues so far this summer, and one person died after being pulled out. So officials are being extra cautious, even installing locks on gates that lead to the beach.
Coastal flooding continues Friday morning
Hurricane Erin caused flooding Thursday along coastal areas of Queens and Long Island, and more flooding is possible with Friday morning’s high tide.
CBS News New York
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency due to Erin and has asked people to avoid the water until conditions improve. The risk of rip currents and beach erosion are expected to last until early Saturday.
On Long Island, the area surrounding Jones Beach flooded again Friday morning as high tide combined with the high waves.
Several other streets flooded Thursday evening around Rockaway Beach and Howard Beach in Queens. Images showed ankle-deep water in some places.
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