More than 33 million Americans were under coastal flood advisories on Aug 20 as Hurricane Erin head north toward the U.S. mainland.

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A coastal flood statement was released by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 1:03 p.m. valid from 6 p.m. until Saturday 2 a.m. for Essex and Plymouth counties. The weather service adds to anticipate, "Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet on ocean ...

A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York's south-facing beaches today, as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.

A coastal flood warning for southern Nassau and eastern Suffolk counties is in effect during high tides, forecasters said.

Hurricane Erin is expected to stay at least 200 miles offshore this week as it curves past the East Coast. Yet the massive storm still is hurling giant waves and life-threatening storm surge toward North Carolina’s Outer Banks — forcing some communities to evacuate.

On Sunday at 2 p.m. a coastal flood watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC valid from Tuesday noon until Friday 8 a.m. The watch is for East Carteret, Northern Outer Banks, Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island.

As Hurricane Erin heads out to sea, forecasters are also watching the next weather disturbance which could become Tropical Storm Fernand.