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.

Hurricane Erin, which formed on August 11 and quickly intensified, is expected to largely impact the Outer Banks region of North Carolina and portions of coastal Virginia — though forecasters warn the storm’s impacts will also be felt in the northeast.

C oastal warnings will be in place for New Yorkers as Hurricane Erin passes the east coast of the US, as strong advice has been issued to locals - with people being strongly urged to stay out of water until the dangerous weather event has passed.

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.

Hurricane Erin re-strengthens and creates dangerous water conditions along the U.S. East Coast; High winds and waves are expected in North Carolina by Wednesday night