The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems in the Atlantic basin.

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Aug. 14-15, and a major hurricane by Aug. 17.

A disturbance moving into the Gulf is expected to bring heavy rain and rip currents to the Texas coast.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems in the Atlantic basin, including a new one that appeared last night near the Yucatan Peninsula late Aug. 12.

Tropical Storm Erin in the central Atlantic is expected to begin strengthening today. It's forecast to become a hurricane by Thursday or Friday and a major hurricane Sunday, Aug. 17. A major hurricane is a Category 3 or stronger storm with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.

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