There is a risk for dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents along the entire east coast, including most of Florida. Powerful ocean swells from Hurricane Erin are expected to arrive to Northeast Florida Aug. 18. Seas could reach as high as 14 feet ...

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

While the U.S. will be spared a landfall from monster Hurricane Erin, the impacts will be felt up and down the East Coast throughout the week with life-threatening coastal conditions, rip currents and big waves.

This wave is so new that the hurricane center has yet to dub it an “invest,” a technical term that kicks off heightened scrutiny and allows global hurricane models to pick up the system and begin issuing estimated forecast tracks.

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