A powerful Hurricane Erin might make landfall in New York City as soon as the middle of the working week.
Hurricane Erin: East Coast Braces for Stormy Conditions, New York City and Long Island on Alert
Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, is making its way up the East Coast, causing concern for several coastal areas. Despite not being forecast to make landfall in New York City or Long Island, these areas are bracing for potential hazardous coastal conditions.
As of August 27, 2025, Hurricane Erin is expected to remain offshore, moving over the western Atlantic between the East Coast and Bermuda, and then curving away from the U.S., according to the latest forecast data. The storm is predicted to weaken and become post-tropical by the upcoming Saturday.
The Category 4 hurricane, which rapidly intensified to a Category 5 over the Atlantic in mid-August, has been gradually weakening as it moves northward along the U.S. eastern seaboard. Forecast models show Erin moving away from the U.S. coast, minimizing the threat of a direct hit, due to a high-pressure system over the Atlantic and an approaching cold front.
Despite staying offshore, the storm’s large wind field means hurricane-force winds extend up to 105 miles from the center and tropical storm-force winds up to 320 miles. This could lead to gusty conditions and dangerous surf along coastal areas, particularly the Outer Banks, where a storm surge warning has been issued, indicating localized flood risk along some parts of the coastline.
However, no direct warnings have been reported for New York City or Long Island at this time. Residents are urged to monitor the situation closely for potential hazardous coastal conditions but are not expected to face a direct hurricane strike from Erin.
New York City beaches have already been closed on Wednesday, August 20, and Thursday, August 21, as a precautionary measure. Parks Commissioner Rodriguez-Rosa urges all New Yorkers to heed the warnings and not risk their lives by entering the water.
As Hurricane Erin continues its journey up the East Coast, it is expected to pass 150-250 miles east of North Carolina's Outer Banks on Thursday. The storm has registered one of the largest 24-hour pressure drops ever recorded in the Atlantic before September, highlighting its powerful nature.
Residents along the East Coast are advised to stay updated on the latest forecasts and heed any warnings issued by local authorities. Safety should be the top priority as Hurricane Erin makes its way up the coast.
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