Hurricane Erin To Wreak Dangerous Waves, Rip Currents: See Latest Forecast

Hurricane Erin's impact will be strongly felt along the Rhode Island coastline this week even as the storm is expected to pass hundreds of miles out to sea.

The National Weather Service said that Hurricane Erin — which was a Category 4 storm as it passed through the Bahamas on Monday — will result in high surf and dangerous rip currents to ocean-exposed beaches from Tuesday through Friday.

The NWS said those conditions will be particularly strong at south-facing beaches.

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The NWS said that those who find themselves caught in a rip current should try to relax and not fight the current, as it will not pull a swimmer underwater but will cause swimmers to tire and/or grow distressed if they try to swim against it.

Swimmers are advised to swim along the current until they are out of it, and to yell and wave their arms to gain attention if they cannot escape the current.

The Port Judith High-Speed Ferry canceled all remaining departures due to adverse sea conditions. The Newport High-Speed Ferry canceled service Monday as well.

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The dangerous ocean conditions will occur despite what is shaping up to be a beautiful week of weather overall, with cooler temperatures and very low humidity.

Monday and Tuesday will both be sunny and dry with a high in the lower 70s.

Wednesday's high temperature was forecast at 74 degrees with a 20% chance of rain Wednesday night.

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