Erin, national hurricane center and Florida
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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.
South Florida beachgoers are being warned of life-threatening rip currents that are expected along the coastline next week, as part of the impacts from Hurricane Erin.
Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Tropical Storm Erin, including what Florida residents should be doing.
Tropical Storm Erin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in a couple of days, according to the National Hurricane Center.As of the 5 a.m. advisory, Erin was located about 1,220 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands and had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph with a minimum central pressure of 1,