Hurricane Erin is hundreds of miles away from the tri-state area, but the monster storm is directly impacting the region with life-threatening rip currents, huge waves and strong winds. Beaches across New York and New Jersey are closed to swimming through at least Thursday,

Today's weather will be cloudy, windy, and drizzly. The ocean is downright dangerous as rip current and storm surge concerns peak.

A coastal flood warning has been issued for parts of New Jersey, according to the National Weather Service. The warning lasts through 2 a.m. Saturday and applies to

Hurricane Erin’s drive-by impacts are forecast to generate multiple rounds of flooding in New Jersey beach towns from Sandy Hook to Cape May Point, and tropical storm warnings were in effect for the nearshore waters.

Hurricane Erin will be closest to New Jersey today. Here is what you need to know about the impact and the upcoming weekend.

Hurricane Erin won't make landfall, but Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches will be affected by its presence offshore.