Communities that completed beach renourishment projects brace for erosion as Erin approaches

The Jacksonville area will not get a direct impact from Hurricane Erin, however, the National Weather Service is warning of frequent, deadly rip currents, along with rough and high surf at local beaches through Thursday, with beach erosion and minor tidal flooding risk increasing Wednesday and Thursday around high tides. The storm is hundreds of miles away, but those who live along the beach can already see the impact from the wind on Tuesday, creating much stronger waves.