Florida, Hurricane Erin and rip
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The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories.
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Irish Star on MSNWill hurricane Erin hit Florida? Map of Category 2 system's path as it strengthens rapidly
Experts warn the storm could develop into a category 4 hurricane before the weekend is out as they try to accurately predict where the system will make landfall
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Naples Daily News on MSNHurricane Erin winds decrease to Category 3, but storm growing in size. Florida impact?
Hurricane Erin's winds decreased to 125 mph early Sunday morning, Aug. 17. Erin is still a major Category 3 hurricane and growing in size.
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.