Florida, Hurricane and Erin
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Hurricane Erin has weakened slightly to a Category 3 storm and, although it is slightly more south than originally forecast, is still expected to be east of the U.S. coast. Meanwhile a new system
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.
Hurricane Erin is forecast to remain well offshore but still bring hazardous currents and possible erosion like previous offshore hurricanes before it.