COCOA BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) – Hurricane Erin is not expected to land, but a massive storm will bring dangerous waves and rifts to Florida’s east coast.
The surf was already rough on Monday, and one surfer had to be rescued in Brevard County. Officials said it is expected to get worse by Wednesday.
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Brevard County Ocean Rescue suffered a spinal injury while riding the rough waves, told NBC affiliate Wesh.
The red flag is flying on the beach, and lifeguards are increasing their patrols. They are urging people who are not strong swimmers to stay away from the water.
“We have seven lifeguard beaches all year round, but there are areas in between, and not only do we have mobile units going up and down the coastline and check in with people who may not be on the guarded beach. [they] You need to get an education. They may be next to the RIP current, and they may not notice,” said Chief Eisen Witcher at Brevard County Ocean Rescue.
Erin’s center will pass east of the Bahamas on Tuesday, then travel the US East Coast and Bermuda on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The Witcher told Wesi that there could be a dramatic change in the swelling by Wednesday. Officials say the wave height could reach up to 14 feet due to Hurricane Erin.
“It could probably be weeks, or even weeks, depending on how the beach is being affected.
