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

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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It's unclear at this time whether Erin will have a direct impact

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