Erin rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane over the Atlantic Ocean Saturday before weakening slightly to a Category 4 status, but it remained a "formidable" storm while it underwent a proce...

South Florida and U.S. East Coast residents, however, should brace for indirect effects, including higher surf and a heightened rip current risk over the next several days.

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring swells to the east coast of the U.S, as well the potential for heavy rainfall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina this week, according to forecasters.

Hurricane Erin weakened overnight but remains a major hurricane, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Erin's largest wave height could reach values in excess of 50 feet, with an associated "most likely largest wave of more than 100 feet," Newsweek reported, citing a senior scientist at Euro...