New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency Thursday for Hurricane Erin. Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast.

Although the hurricane won’t make a direct hit on the Garden State, the storm will cause issues, especially along the coast.

Hurricane Erin strengthened on Wednesday as it headed north in the Atlantic. Here's the latest update, path, warnings and more for the Jersey Shore.

But the first Atlantic hurricane of the season is drifting away from the continent and will soon be downgraded.

Hurricane Erin continues its northerly track and is set to deliver impacts to the beaches in New Jersey and Delaware.

A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Bermuda. The storm will move northeast as it heads out to sea and away from land.

The National Weather Service is strongly urging beachgoers to stay out of the water in coming days in New Jersey and Delaware as Hurricane Erin churns up dangerous rip currents off coast.

Despite not making landfall, Hurricane Erin caused plenty of damage at the Jersey Shore with flooding and erosion.