Erin becomes first hurricane of the Atlantic season
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Hurricane Erin could 'at least double or triple in size' next week and the track has shifted south, but remains likely to turn away from the East Coast.
Hurricane Erin is not forecasted to make landfall in the United States; however, it will still drive dangerous surf conditions and rip currents along the East Coast, including Delaware. "The weather can be otherwise pretty nice to be at the beach, but the ocean can be very dangerous," Michael Brennan, hurricane center director, told USA TODAY.
For now, most reliable computer models that meteorologists use show Erin curving away from the United States, spinning off the East Coast later in August.
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WPBF Channel 25 on MSNNew low pressure can form off east coast of United States
An area of low pressure can form in a couple of days. Some gradual development is possible midweek as the system drifts northwest.
Tropical Storm Erin formed on Monday and is expected to become a hurricane, and possibly a major hurricane, later this week.
Hurricane Erin strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over open waters,
A mysterious light spotted in the night sky over the eastern United States sparked UFO speculation online, but was likely the result of a rocket launch.
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Fox Weather on MSNUS East Coast to experience deadly rip currents and massive waves as Hurricane Erin moves through Atlantic
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm on Saturday and is headed north through the Atlantic, where it's expected to miss the U.S., but bring dangerous conditions to coastal areas.