A storm is forecast to continue threatening heavy flooding, high winds and potentially heavy rainfall along the U.S. Northeast late on Monday.

When it comes to the country's most scenic and coveted coastlines, Americans tend to look west to California or even as far as Hawaii. But the East Coast is home to plenty of gems of its own for a couples getaway or a family vacation with the kids.

The National Weather Service said a high risk of dangerous rip currents is expected through at least Wednesday.

Rain aside, winds will remain strong, especially along and near the immediate coast. Just offshore Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, a wind gust of 60 mph was reported Saturday evening. A 40-mph gust was reported in Beaufort Smith Field in southeast North Carolina.

Heavy rain and king tides have brought the water right to some Grand Strand residents’ front doors. Here’s when things will dry off.

A nor'easter pounding the East Coast brought extreme high tides to Delaware on Sunday, causing flooding along the Delaware Bay.

Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds in western Alaska while forecasters warn that major coastal flooding was likely Monday in the mid-Atlantic.

Stacker released its list of the best beach towns for year-round living on the East Coast. See where Wilmington ranked.

News 12 is exploring some of Long Island’s greatest beaches all summer long. This week, News 12's Jenn Seelig and Alex Calamia visited Main Beach in East Hampton to learn what makes it one of the best in the country. Do you have a favorite Long Island beach?