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Is there another hurricane coming toward Florida?
Hurricane Erin missed Florida, staying well offshore as it passed by Wednesday, Aug. 20. Indirect impacts of rough surf and dangerous rip currents continue to be felt Thursday.
Farther east in the Atlantic are two disturbances that could become tropical depressions. It’s too early to tell whether they pose any risk to Florida or the U.S.
➤ Hurricane forecast: Erin brings thunderous surf, likely quiet spell till mid-September
Where is Hurricane Erin right now?
Erin is located 205 miles east-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, or 619 miles east of Jacksonville.
➤ Spaghetti models for Hurricane Erin
How strong is Hurricane Erin?
At 5 a.m., maximum sustained winds were at 105 mph, making Erin a Category 2 storm.
How big is Hurricane Erin?
Erin is a large and growing hurricane. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 320 miles.
Watches, warnings issued for Florida, US
No watches or warnings are in effect for Florida.
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A storm surge warning is in effect for:
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Cape Lookout to Duck, North Carolina
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A tropical storm warning is in effect for:
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Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina to Chincoteague, Virginia, including Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds
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What impacts is Hurricane Erin having on Florida?
Erin continues to bring frequent and life-threatening rip currents to Northeast Florida beaches. Breakers could be 5 to 8 feet.
Along east central Florida beaches, life-threatening rip currents continue Thursday, along with 5-7 foot breakers.
What should you do if you live in Florida?
Officials continue to urge people to stay out of the ocean to avoid the dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents.
Remember, the busiest period of hurricane season will last through mid-October.
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
