New York and North Carolina have begun reopening beaches that had been closed due to Hurricane Erin. The storm sent strong winds and dangerous waves across the U.S.

A handful of Jersey Shore beaches have opened for swimming and surfing, but most are closed due to dangerous rip current advisories.

Hurricane Erin flooded streets in New York and New Jersey as massive waves crashed onto beaches. More Videos. Atlantic 'roaring' as Hurricane Erin sweeps past Florida