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

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.