The hatched areas on the National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook map indicate "areas where a tropical cyclone — which could be a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane — could develop," said National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome.

Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate along the coast of North Carolina on Aug. 20 due to Hurricane Erin, according to the NHC.

Beachgoers are advised against swimming at most U.S. East Coast beaches due to life-threatening surf and rip currents that Hurricane Erin is bringing to the area, the National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Erin brings swells to Florida. It's ideal for surfing but dangerous for beachgoers who see blue skies, but don't realize the dangers.

North Carolina’s coast will get rocked by massive waves as the storm makes its closest approach today. Follow here for live updates.

Local authorities in Delaware and Maryland have decided to ban surfing well ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Erin, an unfortunate first for regional surfers.

Nova Scotia is preparing for the potential effects of Hurricane Erin as it moves north in the Atlantic Ocean. As Nathan Coleman reports, boat owners, beachgoers, and wildland firefighters are all watching Erin's path closely.

Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin​ are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.