Weekend Weather Forecast

Christal Young and Ryan Kristafer's edgy perspective on entertainment and lifestyle news in NYC and beyond.

Rough surf from Hurricane Erin keeps NYC beaches closed

City officials say dangerous rip currents and flooding threats will keep Rockaway and other area beaches closed to swimming. Though the storm has moved out to sea, its impacts are expected to last through the weekend, with strong waves reported from Long Island to New Jersey. FOX 5 NY's Briella Tomassetti has the latest.

Monitoring Hurricane Erin: Storm stays offshore but impacts intensify

Bands from Hurricane Erin are already battering the East Coast, with forecasters warning of life-threatening rip currents, 15- to 20-foot breakers, and tropical storm?force winds along parts of New Jersey. Good Day Anchor Dan Bowens and meteorologist Mike Woods have the latest.

Hurricane Erin brings dangerous flooding risks to NYC: How to prepare

Although Hurricane Erin won?t make landfall, New York City is bracing for its impacts: dangerous rip currents, high surf, and potential coastal flooding. Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol says beaches will remain closed through Friday as officials monitor conditions, with reopening possible over the weekend. Residents in southeast Queens and the Rockaways are urged to move cars to higher ground and avoid basements as storm advisories remain in effect.

Hurricane Erin stays offshore, but rough surf and flooding threats remain

While Hurricane Erin has intensified into a Category 2 storm, forecasters stress it?s a very different situation from Superstorm Sandy. The system is expected to remain offshore, sparing the region from devastating surges, but powerful waves up to 20 feet, rip currents, and minor coastal flooding could still impact New York, New Jersey, and Long Island through the weekend. FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the latest.

Hurricane Erin brings dangerous surf, beach closures along East Coast

Hurricane Erin is moving up the East Coast, prompting red flag warnings and beach closures from Florida to Maine. Officials warn of strong waves, rip currents, and potential flooding, urging the public to stay out of the water even as the storm is not expected to make landfall. FOX 5 NY's Stephanie Bertini has the latest.

Hurricane Erin weather forecast

A High Surf Advisory is in effect from Wednesday through Thursday for all Atlantic Ocean beaches and will likely need to be extended. FOX 5 NY's meteorologist Mike Woods has the latest.