Hurricane Erin brings dangerous flooding risks to NYC: How to prepare

Although Hurricane Erin won?t make landfall, New York City is bracing for its impacts: dangerous rip currents, high surf, and potential coastal flooding. Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol says beaches will remain closed through Friday as officials monitor conditions, with reopening possible over the weekend. Residents in southeast Queens and the Rockaways are urged to move cars to higher ground and avoid basements as storm advisories remain in effect.