Hurricane Erin's effects are being felt on Delaware shores as rough surf and rip tides forces some beaches to close to swimmers.

For the third day in a row, most Delaware beach towns have prohibited swimming due to rough surf and rip tides from Hurricane Erin.

Hurricane Erin is expected to pass well offshore of the Mid-Atlantic but close enough to generate strong winds and dangerous seas and surf for Virginia, Maryland and Delaware beaches, particularly through Friday morning.