Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.

FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist TJ Springer joins Garrett Wymer to break down the latest with Hurricane Erin, including the potential impacts of the storm as it continues to head northwest towards the US and Florida.

The Ocean City Beach Patrol has closed the ocean to swimming, wading and surfing Tuesday as tropical storm activity off the coast brings dangerous conditions to the resort town.

Hurricane Erin became this season’s first hurricane on Friday and first major hurricane on Saturday, peaking at a Category 5 hurricane with peak sustained winds of 160 mph, gusts up to 195 mph, and a minimum central pressure of 915 mb.

Rough surf conditions and dangerous rip currents have forced many beaches to ban swimming and boogie boarding this week.

Dangerous coastal impacts from Hurricane Erin will peak along the East Coast on Wednesday and Thursday as the storm passes offshore.

Although it will not make landfall in the U.S., Hurricane Erin is affecting much of the East Coast. A look at its impact in New Jersey.

Hurricane Erin is expected to impact the Outer Banks in North Carolina, sending massive waves crashing into the islands.

While Tropical Rainstorm Erin continues to generate rough surf and coastal hazards, AccuWeather meteorologists are monitoring additional tropical waves near the region where Erin initially formed earlier this month.