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Tropical Storm Erin, predicted to become the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has formed and is expected to intensify rapidly.

South Carolina and other eastern states could experience increased seas, surf, and rip currents as early as the weekend of Aug. 15.

AccuWeather announced the formation of Tropical Storm Erin on Monday ― forecast to be the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. This week, it is expected to "rapidly intensify."

Meteorologist Thomas Winsett with the National Weather Service at GSP said it is too soon to know the direct impacts the storm may have on South Carolina.

"These storms take a long time to make it across the ocean, so even a week from now, it's still going to be way off to our Southeast." he said.

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