ORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane Erin continues to be a large and dangerous hurricane northeast of the Turks and Caicos. While landfall is not expected with this storm, it’s large size will bring tropical storm conditions to the Outer Banks in the middle of the week.

Dangerous beach conditions including rip currents, large waves and beach erosion are expected along the entire Atlantic coast of the U.S., including Florida.

A tropical wave in the central Atlantic has a medium chance for development over the next seven days. Environmental conditions are conducive for gradual development and a tropical depression could form by the end of the week.

This disturbance will be near the Leeward Islands Friday.

There is a 60% chance for tropical development over the next seven days.

A new tropical wave located just off the coast of Africa is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms.

Some slight development of this system is possible, but the environment will become less conducive by Thursday.

There is currently a 10% chance for development over the next seven days.

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