The Ocean City Beach Patrol has closed the ocean to swimming, wading and surfing Tuesday as tropical storm activity off the coast brings dangerous conditions to the resort town.

Rough surf conditions and dangerous rip currents have forced many beaches to ban swimming and boogie boarding this week.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy says even though Erin is forecast to stay offshore by hundreds of miles, he is urging people to avoid the water for the next few days.

Beaches in Morris and Passaic counties reported high levels i DEP data. Lake Hopatcong is faring better despite past algae problems.

Hurricane Erin storm is growing bigger and stronger, and it may pose a dangerous threat to swimmers during the next few days, safety officials are warning.

Hurricane Erin is churning far out in the Atlantic Ocean, but the impact of the storm extends far beyond its center. At its closest, Erin will be hundreds of miles from the Massachusetts coast, so it will not be making landfall in New England.

On Tuesday, 54 beaches across the state are still closed, 37 of them due to high levels of bacteria in the water, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). Several factors, including stormwater runoff, agricultural runoff, sanitary sewer overflows, leaking sewer pipes and wildlife or animal waste, can cause this.

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. (WITN) - With Hurricane Erin expected to bring rough surf and storm surge along the coast, beaches on the Crystal Coast are bracing for impact. Emerald Isle officials say red flags will continue to fly on the beaches due to the dangerous rip current conditions. They’re urging people to stay out of the water during this time.