Although the storm is forecast to stay off the Florida coast, breakers of 5-8 feet are expected at least through Thursday, NWS states.

Officials are warning novice swimmers and surfers about dangerous rip currents and large waves at Florida's beaches from Hurricane Erin. Up to 12' waves are possible this week, along with rough surf conditions.

Hurricane Erin will likely to bring high surf and rip currents to South Florida by mid-week. The major hurricane, with 130 mph winds, will stay east of the U.S. But, it's a huge storm. Tropical storm force winds extend out 230 miles from the center.

Hurricane Erin formed early Friday, Aug. 15, marking the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Here's what to expect in NC.

Hurricane Erin prompts rip current warnings and boating advisories near Orlando, with rough surf and strong winds forecasted.

(1) A Tropical Storm WARNING: Turks and Caicos Islands... Southeast Bahamas.

Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.

This week’s weather across the Florida peninsula will remain fairly typical for August, even with a major hurricane moving through the Atlantic. A weak high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere continues to dominate the area,