Hurricane Erin has weakened slightly overnight but remains a very strong storm with winds well over 120 mph, making it still a major hurricane. The track remains mostly unchanged. It will start making that northern turn in the next 24 hours.

As Hurricane Erin weakens to a Category 3 storm but remains significant, Florida residents are cautioned about dangerous surf and rip currents.

The August weather might seem ideal for a beach trip, but Hurricane Erin will bring widespread danger in coming days.

While it’s looking very likely that Hurricane Erin will avoid landfall in Florida, the Sunshine State will likely still feel some effects — mainly in rougher coastal waters.

5 p.m. Update: Erin is now organizing and strengthening over the Central Atlantic. Erin is expected to become at least a Catgory 3 hurricane but missing Puerto Rico to the north and staying well east of Florida. It is expected to reach Jacksonville’s latitude about early Wednesday, resulting in some rough seas and surf at area beaches next week.

The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories.

Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Tropical Storm Erin, including what Florida residents should be doing.

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a strong hurricane by the end of the weekend. How strong will it be and will it impact the U.S.?