People trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast are being met on Wednesday with rip-current warnings, closed beaches and treacherous waves as Erin inches closer, once again on the cusp of becoming a major hurricane as it treks north after lashing Bermuda.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City's public beaches and pools would open on time this spring and summer. The city's eight beaches will be open for Memorial Day ...

The NWS also expects an increase in rip current activity along the New York City and Long Island beaches, along with minor coastal flooding during high tide across the south shores of Queens, Brooklyn and Long Island starting Wednesday and peaking Thursday. The NWS Monday rated the risk of rip current occurring “moderate,” the middle tier level.

High surf and dangerous rip currents are likely. People are advised to stay out of the water this week, even when a lifeguard is on duty.

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CONEY ISLAND, Brooklyn (WABC) -- Some beaches in New York City will be open this holiday weekend, but there are major restrictions in place to encourage social distancing.

NYC anticipates showers, thunderstorms, high rip currents, surf advisories, and potential coastal flooding, with advisories for beach-goers and mariners issued.

Enjoy the shore, enjoy this beautiful weather but stay out of the water,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.