Erin is the fifth named storm to develop during the Atlantic hurricane season, which started just over two months ago. Last week, Tropical Storm Dexter formed in the western Atlantic but didn't pose a threat to land. In early July, Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall on the Carolina coast, bringing deadly flooding to the region.

A disturbance in the Atlantic following Hurricane Erin is now expected to track northward, according to NHC data.

Hurricane Erin has downgraded to a Category 3 storm as of Monday as it continues to churn in the Atlantic Ocean. Erin is now packing sustained winds of 120 miles per hour as it moves north of the Caribbean,

New York and New Jersey — along with most East Coast states — are facing threats of life-threatening rip currents and massive waves from Hurricane Erin as the massive Category 2 cyclone continues to churn off the coast.

As hurricane Erin creeps closer along the coast and brings ocean waves, first responders are sounding the alarm for everyone to stay out of the water.

Hurricane Erin is causing rough seas at Midtown Beach Aug. 19, 2025 in Palm Beach. While the storm is forecast to remain offshore of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean, National Weather Service forecasters said Palm Beach County can expect to feel the storm's effects in the form of rip currents and rough surf.