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Will Hurricane Erin hit Florida? Is there a hurricane coming to Florida?
No. Hurricane Erin was moving north-northwest east of Florida Wednesday morning and is expected to stay between Bermuda and the U.S.
Where is Hurricane Erin right now?
The center of Hurricane Erin was located about 444 miles east of Daytona Beach at 8 a.m. Aug. 20.
➤ Spaghetti models for Hurricane Erin
How strong is Hurricane Erin?
At 8 a.m., Hurricane Erin was a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.
How big is Hurricane Erin?
Erin is a large hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 265 miles.
Watches, warnings issued for Florida, US
No watches or warnings are in effect for Florida.
A storm surge warning is in effect for:
Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina
A tropical storm warning is in effect for:
Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina to the North Carolina/Virginia border, including Pamlico and Albemarle sounds
A tropical storm watch is in effect for:
North of the North Carolina/Virginia border to Chincoteague, Virginia
What impacts will Hurricane Erin have on Florida?
Ocean swells associated with Hurricane Erin are expected to bring large ocean swells and life-threatening rip currents to Florida's coast.
Wave heights could reach up to 11 feet along Northeast Florida beaches. Expect rough, high surf through Aug. 21, along with the possibility of minor coastal flooding at high tide.
Along east central Florida beaches, breaking waves could reach 6 to 10 feet.
Do not focus on the cone!
The cone from the National Hurricane Center shows a consensus based on models on where the center of the storm could be over the next several days.
Track forecasts can be off by an average of 60 to 70 miles.
Direct impacts can be felt sometimes hundreds of miles from the center of the storm.
What should you do if you live in Florida?
Unless forecasts change, Hurricane Erin poses no direct risks for Florida residents, although life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf are expected.
Remember, we are in the busiest period of hurricane season.
Now is the time to:
Keep an eye on weather updates. and make sure you monitor the latest conditions.
What's next?
We will continue to update our tropical weather coverage daily.
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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Hurricane Erin, quick answers to questions, Florida impact
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