Local law enforcement was called to a Wildwood, New Jersey beach yesterday after a surfer was spotted in the water defying red warning flags as Hurricane Erin spun offshore. There are no reports that this surfer was arrested but social media comments suggest he was handcuffed and escorted off the beach.
Officials say parts of New Jersey may experience sustained winds of up to 50 mph, waves on the Jersey Shore may be as high as 17 feet, and flood-prone areas may see up to 3 feet of water.ย The National Weather Service has strongly urging beachgoers to stay out of the water in in New Jersey and Delaware asย Hurricane Erinย churns up dangerous rip currents off the Northeast coast. Wildwood police expect the beaches to be closed for at least a portion of today for debris to be cleared.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy:
“Over the past couple of days, we have seen the effects of Hurricane Erin along the Jersey Shore in the form of dangerous rip tides. Today and tomorrow will be no exception. As the storm moves past New Jersey over the next 24 hours, we are expecting high surf and rip currents, coastal and flash flooding, and a high erosion risk in parts of the state. We ask all New Jerseyans to monitor local weather forecasts and warnings and stay informed on evacuation protocols, especially if you’re down the Shore.”ย ย ย
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