Flooding was reported in New Jersey Aug. 21 as Hurricane Erin made its closest pass to the region. See scenes from around the state.

While the weekend forecast calls for sunny skies and comfortable temperatures, rough surf conditions and life-threatening rip currents are expected to persist at the Shore through at least Saturday night,

The National Weather Service is strongly urging beachgoers to stay out of the water in coming days in New Jersey and Delaware as Hurricane Erin churns up dangerous rip currents off coast.

A storm is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Fernand. Use these links for updated Bergen County forecasts and radar.

Cape Hatteras, NC — Hurricane Erin continued its northward churn through the Atlantic on Tuesday, threatening dangerous surf and coastal flooding from the Bahamas to the U.S. East Coast, as tropical storm warnings and storm surge alerts were issued for parts of North Carolina’s Outer Banks ahead of the storm’s closest approach late Wednesday.

Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency in response to potential coastal and flash flooding triggered by Hurricane Erin. The State of Emergency went into effect at 2 p.m. Thursday. High surf and rip currents are also expected.

Hurricane Erin tracks offshore, sparing landfall. Unlike Sandy’s 2012 surge, Erin brings high surf, rip currents, and minor flooding risks.

The storm is heading away from the Mid-Atlantic coast, but is bringing high winds, big waves and coastal flooding.

Coastal flood advisory issued in Philadelphia from 11 PM tonight until 5 AM Saturday, with minor flooding expected.