East Coast beaches closed due to Hurricane Ernesto: When will they reopen in Florida, NY...
Dozens of beaches along the East Coast from Florida to New York have been shut down due to Hurricane Ernesto. When will they re-open to the public?
After causing strong winds, giant waves and torrential rains during its passage through Bermuda, Hurricane Ernesto was downgraded to a tropical storm on Sunday, August 18, as it continued its way over the open waters of the Atlantic.
Although Ernesto did not directly pass through the United States, its path resulted in dangerous waves and storm surges on the country’s east coast, prompting the National Hurricane Center to issue an alert throughout the area. This caused the closure of dozens of beaches.
“Hurricane Ernesto Warning 25: Ernesto is moving away from Bermuda, but tropical storm conditions remain on the island. Hazardous conditions are expected on beaches along the U.S. East Coast through early next week,” the NHC reported in an update on social media.
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East Coast beaches closed by Hurricane Ernesto: When will they reopen in Florida, NY...
According to various reports, weather warnings have been extended to several beaches on the East Coast, from Florida to Maine, prompting temporary closures for residents and tourists hoping to spend a weekend in front of the waves.
NHC alerts remain in effect through Sunday, August 18, and beaches are expected to be open once again early or midweek. However, there is a risk that Ernesto could regain its strength into a Category 1 hurricane, which would delay the re-opening.
“Tropical Storm Warning #Ernesto 28: Ernesto is forecast to become a hurricane again today. Hazardous conditions along beaches along the U.S. East Coast and Atlantic Canada will continue for the next few days,” the NHC warned.
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Regardless of Ernesto's strength, water levels are expected to remain high for a few more days due to the August super full moon.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), “When the Sun and Moon are aligned with Earth during new and full moons, their respective gravitational forces combine to create especially strong tides called syzygy tides or spring tides.”
For more information and real-time updates, visit the official website of the NHC.