"These are more seasoned surfers who live for the thrill of these waves," said Kim Buttrick, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Taunton, Massachusetts. Even as Hermine weakens, wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph were expected across southern Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts on Monday, Buttrick said. The waves eroded some of the shore, creating sand dune cliffs where kids climbed. New York City closed its beaches Monday because of rip currents, and the ban could extend into Tuesday, depending on weather conditions, officials said. ———This story corrects that New York City has experienced a 1-foot rise in the past century, not in this century.

Source: ABC News September 05, 2016 07:12 UTC