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

Beaches remain closed to swimming on Friday as strong rip currents from Hurricane Erin continue to create dangerous conditions.

Those traveling down the shore today and this weekend are still advised to be mindful of powerful rip currents and safety warnings despite the weather appearing to be calmer Friday. Stay out of the water until it is fully safe.

New Jersey is under a state of emergency and there's a coastal flood advisory for the Jersey Shore as Hurricane Erin causes dangerous conditions.

Though Hurricane Erin has shifted northeast, the storm continues to send dangerous waves and rip currents toward New York and surrounding coasts.

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.

Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin, while staying hundreds of miles off the Jersey Shore, brings rough surf, windy conditions and the potential for widespread coastal flooding to the region.

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

Standing on the music pier Thursday morning listening to the percussive sounds of white caps stirred by Hurricane Erin crashing on pilings and storm drain pipes, they watched in wonder and hoped that any flooding would kindly avoid the house on 27th Street they bought 30 years ago.