Maryland will see cloudy, cool and showery weather Tuesday as Hurricane Erin brings dangerous rip currents for the rest of the week.

Beaches on Assateague Island have been closed due to eroded shoreline posing a threat to visitors. Restrictions have been imposed on overlanding vehicle areas on both the Maryland and Virginia sides to ensure public safety.

After a hot Sunday, Hurricane Erin will bring swells, dangerous rip currents and windy weather to Maryland’s coastline later this week.

Cloudy, cooler weather expected for Maryland through Wednesday; Erin will create hazardous beach conditions by mid-week.

Due to the approach of Hurricane Erin, the following closures are in effect on Assateague Island-effective immediately: The Oversand Vehicle Areas (both in Maryland and Virginia) are closed until further notice due to flooding and beach erosion.

Erin has become a Category 3 hurricane in the Caribbean, with expectations to strengthen further on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

A cold front will be moving southward this weekend, bringing another chance for showers or storms on Sunday. Similar to Saturday, some neighborhoods will stay dry on Sunday while others see rain. Sunday is the warmer day of the weekend with highs possibly into the mid-90s.

Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Hurricane Erin, including what Florida residents should know.