Hurricane Erin continues to move away from the U.S. East Coast, however swimming in the ocean will remain dangerous for a few more days.

Erin made a turn to the northeast and was finally moving away from the United States as a weakened Category 1 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm passed as close as about 200 miles from the North Carolina coast. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.