Despite clear skies and warm temperatures forecast across the tri-state this weekend, officials are warning that the ocean remains treacherous in the wake of Hurricane Erin, which passed offshore late last week.
“Saturday will be a nice clear day but that doesn’t mean beaches will be safe,” said FOX Weather meteorologist Cody Braud. “If you’re going to the beach, be on high alert. It’s not something you should take lightly.”
The warning comes as New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut residents may look to take advantage of late-August sunshine after days of storm disruptions. Erin, which churned up the Atlantic as a powerful hurricane before weakening into a post-tropical system, left the region largely spared from a direct hit…