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Tropical Storm Erin is anticipated to strengthen into a hurricane, potentially reaching Category 3 status by August 17.

The storm's path has shifted westward, increasing uncertainty about its impact on the Greater Antilles, Bahamas, U.S. east coast, and Bermuda.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is monitoring the storm, though current models suggest it will turn north, away from the state.

Tropical Storm Erin took a westward shift as it is expected to gain strength

The National Hurricane Service is predicting it could become a Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph, by Aug. 17. Originally, the storm was on a path that would take it parallel to the coast, but it’s since shifted a bit to the west.

It’s still too early to tell what directi

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