Weather officials are keeping an eye on activity in the Atlantic as Hurricane Erin strengthens and two additional disturbances form.

Hurricane Erin continues its path through the Atlantic, prompting rip current warnings and surf advisories across much of the U.S. East

Hurricane Erin is forecast to remain well offshore but still bring hazardous currents and possible erosion like previous offshore hurricanes before it.

Although Hurricane Erin will remain hundreds of miles offshore, its impacts will still be felt along Florida’s coastline.

Tropical Storm Erin has winds of 45 mph.It is quickly moving west at 22 mph. Erin is expected to continue strengthening and will likely become our first hurric

U.S. shores are unlikely to see a direct hit, but a strong offshore hurricane can produce massive and dangerous waves well away from its center.

However, the severity of those impacts is unknown at this time. Swells generated by Erin will begin affecting portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico by this weekend. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, the NHC said.