Beachgoers walked backward on the sand toward the water in Rehoboth Beach, as a stiff northeast wind blew sand all over them. Many took videos, selfies and more, but few stayed on the windswept sand for more than a couple of minutes.

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.

Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic, forcing the closure of several beaches in NJ and Delaware. Here's that latest.