Hurricane Erin is delivering dangerous coastal conditions to the New York City area even though the storm is staying hundreds of miles offshore. A coastal flood warning is now in effect for the Jersey Shore and New York’s south-facing beaches as the massive Category 2 hurricane moves parallel to the East Coast.  The hurricane, with sustained winds of 105 mph, is making its closest approach to the United States today after 10 days churning across the Atlantic. Though Erin won’t make landfall, its enormous size is causing significant problems – its tropical storm-force winds extend 320 miles from its center.  … Continue reading Hurricane Erin Creates 16-Foot Waves Along NYC Coastline