Beach erosion continues in New Smyrna Beach as dangerous surf keeps beach driving ramps closed

Powerful waves continue to batter Volusia County’s coastline, washing away sand and leaving beach access ramps closed as officials warn the worst of the erosion may not be over.The National Weather Service has extended its Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf Advisory through 2 a.m. Friday, with breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet possible along the coast.At 27th Avenue Beachfront Park in New Smyrna Beach, the damage remained visible Tuesday. A seawall that was previously protected by a wide barrier of sand is now exposed, with ocean waves reaching the structure.News 6 returned to the same location where reporter Molly Reed documented the erosion Monday. The protective sand barrier was still missing Tuesday.[WATCH: As king tides erode Volusia County beaches, residents question renourishment programs]Just five months ago, Volusia County completed a major beach renourishment project, placing approximately 550,000 cubic yards of sand along more than four miles of shoreline.The project, approved