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.

Effective immediately, all ocean side beaches, including the Assateague Island State Park, have suspended in-water activities due to rip current conditions and the anticipation of extremely high surf.

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