The State of Emergency went into effect at 2 p.m. as coastal and flash flooding, dangerous surf warnings and advisories, as well as high winds are expected for several counties across the Garden State.

Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin, while staying hundreds of miles off the Jersey Shore, brings rough surf, windy conditions and the potential for widespread coastal flooding to the region.

NEW JERSEY - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency in preparation for Hurricane Erin. The governor declared New Jersey entered a state of emergency at 2 p.m. earlier today, August 21. "We ask all New Jerseyans to monitor local weather forecasts and warnings, and stay informed on evacuation protocols," Murphy stated.

Hurricane Erin passed offshore of the New York and New Jersey region early Thursday, sparing the area from a direct hit but unleashing powerful

Today's weather will be cloudy, windy, and drizzly. The ocean is downright dangerous as rip current and storm surge concerns peak.

Hurricane Erin is about 260 miles east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and is quickly moving away from the East Coast. Erin is very large in size, with hurricane-force winds extending out to 105 miles from its center and tropical storm-force winds extending out to 320 miles from its center.

Hurricane Erin is already creating dangerous beach conditions in New Jersey and Delaware on Tuesday, with the worst of the waves and rip currents not expected until Thursday. From Point Pleasant to Rehoboth Beach,

Hurricane Erin is affecting parts of the East Coast, including beach towns such as Ocean City, Md., and more. Here's a look at this week's weather.