"Breaking waves of 15 to 20 feet plus coastal flood and storm surge could overwash dunes and flood homes, flood roads and make some communities impassable," he said.

As Hurricane Erin begins to start its departure away from the United States, people on the coast could start to see calmer surf and beach conditions in the coming days.

Although Erin is still not expected to reach land, its effects are being felt in the closure of beaches, large waves, and the threat of flooding and road closures.