Igor Causes Dangerous Surf In NY, NJ

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) – Hurricane Igor continues to whip up waves and create rip currents along the Jersey shore even though it’s hundreds of miles away.

The National Weather Service on Monday issued a high surf advisory all along the New Jersey coastline.

Forecasters said swells of six to nine feet were possible and a few breakers could reach 10 feet. The swells will continue to produce dangerous rip currents through Monday evening.

A similar advisory is in effect for the New York coastline. The National Weather service said there is a high risk of “life-threatening” rip currents and beach erosion in Brooklyn and Queens, and on Long Island.

Swimmers were advised to use caution. Few beaches have lifeguards because summer ends on Thursday.

(Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)