Rain could be an unwelcome guest at Saturday's NASCAR race at Daytona International Speedway. Plus, rip current risk continues through weekend.

Here's a quick, easy-to-read look at the latest about Hurricane Erin, including the impacts the distant hurricane is having in.

Hurricane Erin is entering the first stages of a post-tropical transition as it continues to move away from the eastern coast of the United States.

Jacksonville's NWS issues high rip current risk warning for Northeast Florida beaches through Saturday evening.

There is a risk for dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents along the entire east coast, including most of Florida.

SO STRONG, THOUGH STILL, THAT ALL THAT RIPPLE EFFECT OF ALL THAT OCEAN ENERGY WILL MEAN NUMEROUS RIP CURRENTS FOR THE PALM BEACHES AND THE TREASURE COAST. I TOLD YOU EARLIER IN THE WEEK, WE’RE GOING TO SEE RED THE ENTIRE WAY,

The storm, off North Carolina, was generating life-threatening surf and rip currents and causing beach closures along the East Coast.

South Florida beachgoers are being warned of life-threatening rip currents that are expected along the coastline next week, as part of the impacts from Hurricane Erin.

Palm Beach County has a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Highs will hit the mid-90s with heat indices well into the triple digits.

Due to the high surf and rip current risk, New York City is extending its swimming ban. Beaches were at first closed to swimming on Wednesday and Thursday, and now will also be closed for swimming on Friday.