Tropical Storm Erin to become major hurricane soon
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Tropical Storm Dexter formed off the coast of North Carolina Aug. 3. National Hurricane Center monitoring two other systems.
Hurricane Erin is currently not forecast to hit land, but strong winds are affecting nearby islands, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides.. The NHC said it will eventually swerve away from the continental United States.
An area of low pressure is likely to develop into a cyclone within the next 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two systems. Invest 96L could become a tropical depression next week.