A westward-moving tropical wave could produce an area of low pressure in the tropical Atlantic late in the week of Aug. 18, the hurricane center said on Aug. 16. The center shows a 20% chance of storm formation over the next week.

Tropical Storm Erin has become a hurricane as of 11 a.m., Friday, August 15. The storm is forecast to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or 4) with peak wind speeds of around 130 mph over the weekend,

Tropical Storm Erin is not expected to directly hit Georgia, but dangerous rip currents are coming. Here's more.

Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane on Friday, Aug. 15, according to the National Hurricane Center.