Florida, Hurricane Erin
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South Florida is not forecast to see direct impacts from Hurricane Erin, but rip currents and surf up to 6 feet, especially along Palm Beach, are likely.
Florida is still expected to avoid direct impacts from Hurricane Erin, but the majority of its Atlantic beaches are under high risk of dangerous rip currents. High surf is another area of concern, with swells between six and nine feet expected in areas like Daytona Beach,
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Hurricane Erin brings impacts to Florida coast, NHC increases development chances for 2 more tropical waves
Hurricane Erin is moving east of the U.S. coast as a major storm and will bring strong waves and rip currents to Florida's east coast – and it comes as the National Hurricane Center is eyeing two more tropical waves in the Atlantic.
Forecasters are monitoring two other tropical systems in the Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 19 as the heart of the 2025 hurricane season approaches.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking an area of interest in the eastern Atlantic for possible development. Chances increased on Monday afternoon. This is in addition to Hurricane Erin, which is anticipated to remain offshore of the Eastern U.S. coast.
Hurricane Erin on Monday bulked back up, but then dropped back down, although still a major Category 3 storm as it moved near the Bahamas with an increasing wind field that prompted new tropical
There is a risk for dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents along the entire east coast, including most of Florida.
Dangerous coastal impacts from Hurricane Erin will peak along the East Coast on Wednesday and Thursday as the storm passes offshore.
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