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

Invest 98L is forecast to move over northeastern Mexico or southern Texas late Aug. 15.

Tropical Storm Erin is strengthening and is expected to become a strong Category 3 hurricane over the weekend.

The is tracking two systems in the Atlantic basin.

is expected to become the season's first hurricane on Aug. 15 and a major hurricane Aug. 17. A major hurricane is a Category 3 or stronger, with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph.

The latest forecast is predicting Erin's winds will hit 125 mph by Sunday.

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In the Gulf, Invest 98L has a low chance for development,

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