Dare County officials have issued a mandatory evacuation of Zone A of Hatteras Island due to the potential for life-threatening impacts from Hurricane Erin, with coastal flooding and ocean overwash expected to begin on August 19th and continue through August 21st.

Lifeguards at the popular summer destination made 144 rescues over six days, the New Hampshire State Beach Patrol said. There were 51 rescues on Aug. 12 alone. "All patrons were rescued safely without any further medical attention needed," Patrol Chief Patrick Murphy told WBZ-TV.

While we may be in the last month of the summer season, the Ocean City Beach Patrol is still going strong with one of their long-standing programs. The Beach Patrol’s Junior Lifeguard Program saw nearly 100 kids ages 10 and up learn how to become lifeguards.

Officials say nearly 150 people were rescued over six days last week, as there was significant surf that created flash rip currents.

Rehoboth Beach Patrol lifeguards were flying red flags, which indicate "high hazard," but ocean access was not closed Aug. 18. In Bethany Beach, flags also indicated high hazard, and "dangerous surf" was noted on the town's "Safe Swim" website.

The Brigantine Beach Patrol wasted little time posting its plan for handling Hurricane Erin's impact on beaches, swimming, and boating as the severe storm passes South Jersey offshore later this week. This action plan is an example of what every South Jersey beach will be coordinating in anticipation of Erin this week.

These longtime Wildwood Crest Beach Patrol members are passing down decades of experience through their own family.

Hurricane Erin​ continues to move westward, prompting warnings of dangerous rip currents along the East Coast.

According to the lawsuit, filed Monday in federal court, Davis claims the Galveston Park Board did not provide him with the severance payments he was entitled to after he was terminated July 8. It also claims the park board violated his state constitutional right to a “name-clearing hearing.