ORLANDO, Fla. – Hurricane Erin is expected to stay far off Florida’s coast this week, continuing its path across the open Atlantic, but that doesn’t mean Florida won’t feel its effects.

Our east coast will see some rough coastal conditions starting to worsen by Tuesday, with the worst of it hitting Wednesday and Thursday. Coastal Conditions

Starting Monday, expect choppy surf and a high risk of dangerous rip currents, which will be most intense midweek. Erin’s growing swells will bring multiple hazards for beachgoers and boaters alike.

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High rip current risks will impact all east coast beaches starting Monday and growing through the week. Wednesday's potential wave heights

The surf will al

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