Some NY beaches to shut down as Hurricane Erin approaches East Coast
Residents will have their last chance to go swimming at any Town of Hempstead beach on Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, swimming is prohibited, but beaches will still be open.
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Town officials said all beaches will be closed on Thursday, with them reopening on Friday and Saturday. These are the beaches that will be affected by the closures:
Atlantic Beach Estates
East Atlantic Beach Park
Harbor Isle Beach
Hewlett Point Park
Lido Beach Town Park
Lido West Town Park
Malibu Shore Club
Town Park at Point Lookout
Town Park at Sands
Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 storm on Monday as it continued to churn in the Atlantic Ocean, but the National Hurricane Center warned it could increase in strength as it continues north. The storm slammed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with high winds and several inches of heavy rain.
While the system isn't projected to make landfall, it will be dangerous rip currents to New York and New Jersey, according to forecasters.
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