Locally heavy rainfall, high surf and rip currents, and tropical-storm-force winds could occur in portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico this weekend as the core of Erin passes north of those islands.

Interests in these areas should continue to monitor the progress of Erin.

While there is still uncertainty in what impacts might occur in portions of the Bahamas, the east coast of the United States, and Bermuda next week, the risk of dangerous surf and rip currents across the western Atlantic basin next week is increasing.

As we approach the climatological peak of the hurricane season, this is an opportune time to ensure your preparedness plans are in place.

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