As Hurricane Erin passes offshore, there may be some hazards to swimming even after the storm clears out--as Sussex County Deputy Director of Public Safety for the Division of Emergency Management--Tim Cooper tells the Talk of

Hurricane Erin is affecting parts of the East Coast, including beach towns such as Ocean City, Md., and more. Here's a look at this week's weather.

Effective immediately, all ocean side beaches, including the Assateague Island State Park, have suspended in-water activities due to rip current conditions and the anticipation of extremely high surf.