It continues to push toward the northern Leeward Islands, where tropical storm watches are now in effect as of the 8 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center. Intensification is expected as Erin moves toward warmer ocean temperatures over the next several days.

Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Hurricane Erin, including what Florida residents should be doing.

Erin, the first hurricane of the season, is now a powerful Category 4 hurricane. Here's where it could head in the week ahead.

As all eyes focus on the storm, another heat advisory issued for scorching temperatures heading into the weekend.

Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.

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.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a disturbance in the Gulf near Mexico while watching the path of Tropical Storm Erin.

Hurricane season spans from June 1 to November 30. Here’s what you should know before Erin or any future storm approaches land.