Jersey Shore, Hurricane Erin and Ocean City
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Overnight, about 50 people were rescued along the Jersey Shore due to flooding brought on by Hurricane Erin, according to the Margate Fire Department. Around 16 people were rescued from their vehicles, while 34 people were saved from two flooded restaurants.
Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Aug. 21 before high tides during Hurricane Erin could produce coastal flooding along Jersey SHore.
Police departments are working to clear dangerous debris while forecasters warn the ocean remains treacherous.
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Residents, tourists and beach patrols cope with Hurricane Erin impacts along the Jersey Shore
People along the Jersey Shore brace for the impact of Hurricane Erin with concerns of high tides, rough surfs and beach erosion.
This NOAA satellite image shows Hurricane Erin slowly moving north and east, away from New Jersey, Thursday afternoon, Aug. 21, 2025. However, Erin's outer bands are generating strong winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents along the Jersey Shore and other East Coast beaches.
NC Governor warns coast folks ‘to take care’ as Hurricane Erin forces evacuations and beach closings
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein warns residents to take Hurricane Erin "seriously" as the Category two storm forces evacuations and beach closings.