Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.

Local authorities in Delaware and Maryland have decided to ban surfing well ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Erin, an unfortunate first for regional surfers.

Hurricane Erin is already creating dangerous beach conditions in New Jersey and Delaware on Tuesday, with the worst of the waves and rip currents not expected until Thursday. From Point Pleasant to Rehoboth Beach,