The beaches at Ocean City, Maryland, and Assateague Island reopened for surfers, but remained closed for swimmers as rip tides continue, brought on by Hurricane Erin.

Hurricane Erin is affecting parts of the East Coast, including beach towns such as Ocean City, Md., and more. Here's a look at this week's weather.

Hurricane Erin, a massive and dangerous Category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph, is making its closest approach to the United States after 10 days of churning across the Atlantic. The storm’s huge cloud canopy extends from the Bahamas to southern New England,