Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.

Erin may strengthen into a major Category 3 hurricane Wednesday night, forecasters say. The worst impacts at the Jersey Shore will occur on Thursday.

More than 33 million Americans were under coastal flood advisories on Aug 20 as Hurricane Erin head north toward the U.S. mainland.

Beachgoers are advised against swimming at most U.S. East Coast beaches due to life-threatening surf and rip currents that Hurricane Erin is bringing to the area, the National Hurricane Center said.

Enjoy the shore, enjoy this beautiful weather but stay out of the water,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.

The hatched areas on the National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook map indicate "areas where a tropical cyclone — which could be a tropical depression, tropical storm or hurricane — could develop," said National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome.

Nova Scotia is preparing for the potential effects of Hurricane Erin as it moves north in the Atlantic Ocean. As Nathan Coleman reports, boat owners, beachgoers, and wildland firefighters are all watching Erin's path closely.