Music festival at Salisbury beach canceled as Erin impacts on Massachusetts lingers

Riverfest, a long-awaited music festival at Salisbury Beach in Massachusetts, has been canceled due to hazardous conditions created by Hurricane Erin. The Department of Conservation and Recreation raised double red flags, signaling life-threatening rip currents and prompting organizers to call off the event. On social media, they apologized to fans and musicians who had anticipated the festival for months. While Hurricane Erin has now moved out to sea, strong surf advisories will remain in effect through Monday, leading to closures of several beaches along the coast. Forecasters warn of an unusually active hurricane season, with predictions of 6 to 10 hurricanes, half of which could reach major status.

Two additional tropical waves are currently brewing in the Atlantic, with potential to develop into tropical cyclones. If these systems form, the next names on the 2025 naming list will be Fernand and Gabrielle. The ongoing safety concerns highlight the need for caution among beachgoers during this hurricane season.