News

Hurricane Erin swells in Atlantic kicking up dangerous surf for Florida; NHC tracks 2 more systems

Hurricane Erin on Wednesday grew in size as it made its way up into the Atlantic off the U.S. East Coast with tropical-storm ...
TCPalm on MSN1h

Where is Hurricane Erin? Rip currents, rough surf making Florida beaches dangerous

Erin weakened more overnight, with maximum sustained winds down to 100 mph. It remains a Category 2 hurricane, down from its peak as a Category 5 storm with 160-mph winds Aug. 16. Dangerous rip ...

Category 4 Hurricane Erin buffets northern Caribbean islands but not forecast to hit land

Storms that ramp up so quickly complicate forecasting and make it harder for government agencies to plan for emergencies.

Riding out a Category 5 hurricane in a high-rise: Should you stay or go?

Anyone who rides out a Cat 5 storm in a high-rise should be prepared for an eyes-wide-open nightmare and an apocalyptic ...

Hurricane Erin triggers large waves, closes beaches across the East Coast: Updates

For the latest news on Hurricane Erin, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Aug. 20. Hurricane Erin slowly ...