Hurricane Erin was a Category 4 storm Monday morning and is expected to retain major hurricane status through the middle of the week.

Hurricane Erin on Wednesday grew in size as it made its way up into the Atlantic off the U.S. East Coast with tropical-storm conditions forecast to hit North Carolina and dangerous surf left

Hurricane Erin brings swells to Florida. It's ideal for surfing but dangerous for beachgoers who see blue skies, but don't realize the dangers.

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring large waves, rough surf and life-threatening rip currents from Florida to Canada

As Hurricane Erin churns off the U.S. East Coast, live stream cameras along Florida beaches and across North Carolina are capturing the storm’s impacts. Expect heavy surf and riptides in Florida. Live cam viewpoints of the storm include Broward County, the Treasure Coast, Daytona Beach and Key West.

Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Hurricane Erin, including what Florida residents should know.

BUT RIGHT NOW I’M NOT SEEING ANY SIGNIFICANT SIGNALS THAT WE HAVE TO WORRY HERE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. BUT WE’LL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE TROPICS BACK AT HOME. WE’RE TRACKING MORE RAINFALL,

Hurricane Erin’s distant track off Florida’s east coast has helped to pull in dry air, worsening drought conditions and fueling wildfires across the state, including a massive 20,000-acre blaze northwest of Miami.

Hurricane Erin is fueling dangerous surf and rip currents along Florida’s east coast this week, with waves topping 8 feet and a High Surf Advisory in effect through Thursday.