The beaches at Assateague Island and Ocean City, Maryland, are closed due to dangerous rip currents and high surf brought on by Hurricane Erin.

Hurricane Erin is affecting parts of the East Coast, including beach towns such as Ocean City, Md., and more. Here's a look at this week's weather.

Hurricane Erin remained offshore Thursday, but its effects were on full display along the Ocean City coastline as powerful winds and massive waves drew both concern