Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane by Aug. 14 or Agu. 15.

Erin is forecast to become a Category 3 hurricane with 115-mph winds by Aug. 17.

The impact Erin could have on Florida and the U.S. remains uncertain as of Wednesday morning.

continues to move quickly to the west and is expected to begin strengthening today, according to the latest advisory from the

Forecasters are now encouraging residents in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and northern Leeward Islands to closely monitor Erin, which is expected to begin strengthening today.

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Erin is expected to become a hurricane late Thursday, Aug. 14 or early Friday, Aug. 15 and strengthen into a major hurricane within the next 96 hours. A major hurricane is one that's a Category 3 or higher

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