Hurricane Erin strengthens to Category 5
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Here’s the latest forecast path of Hurricane Erin and how close it may come to the U.S. east coast over the next week.
Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: An increase in seas & surf & a dangerous rip current during the upcoming week... as Erin moves northbound far to the east of Florida. Peak breakers at the beaches will be Wed.
5 p.m. Update: Erin is now organizing and strengthening over the Central Atlantic. Erin is expected to become at least a Catgory 3 hurricane but missing Puerto Rico to the north and staying well east of Florida. It is expected to reach Jacksonville’s latitude about early Wednesday, resulting in some rough seas and surf at area beaches next week.
Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Tropical Storm Erin, including what Florida residents should be doing.