The beaches at Assateague Island and Ocean City, Maryland, are closed due to dangerous rip currents and high surf brought on by Hurricane Erin.

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.

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.