HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (PIX11) – All beaches within the Town of Hempstead will shut down this week as Hurricane Erin approaches the East Coast, according to officials.
Residents will have their last chance to go swimming at any Town of Hempstead beach on Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, swimming is prohibited, but beaches will still be open.
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Town officials said all beaches will be closed on Thursday, with them reopening on Friday and Saturday. These are the beaches that will be affected by the closures:
- Atlantic Beach Estates
- East Atlantic Beach Park
- Harbor Isle Beach
- Hewlett Point Park
- Lido Beach Town Park
- Lido West Town Park
- Malibu Shore Club
- Town Park at Point Lookout
- Town Park at Sands
Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 storm on Monday as it continued to churn in the Atlantic Ocean, but the National Hurricane Center warned it could increase in strength as it continues north. The storm slammed the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with high winds and several inches of heavy rain.
While the system isn’t projected to make landfall, it will be dangerous rip currents to New York and New Jersey, according to forecasters…