Swimmers are warned to avoid East Coast beaches as Hurricane Erin moves north

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A map from the National Hurricane Center shows a high risk of rip currents on Wednesday from Florida to Massachusetts. (National Hurricane Center)Federal forecasters are warning people to avoid beaches along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin moves north and slams much of the shoreline with dangerous waves and other severe weather. “Beachgoers are urged to follow information from lifeguards, local authorities, and beach warning flags,” the National Hurricane Center said in a post on X. Prepare yourself for Hurricane Erin with these survival and safety tips Hurricane Erin is expected to grow as it moves over the Western Atlantic region through the week. An NHC map showed a high risk of rip currents on Wednesday for a large stretch of the East Coast, from Florida to Massachusetts.