The forecast does not call for Hurricane Erin to get too close to Massachusetts, but the storm is causing some beaches to ...

Hurricane Erin is heading away from the United States, but heavy seas, crushing surf and strong rip currents will pose dangers to swimmers and boaters into this weekend.

Hurricane Erin is expected to stay hundreds of miles off the East Coast, but its impact will be felt in the form of waves, wind and rip currents in Massachusetts this week.