While there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for Tropical Storm Erin, the system could impact the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend.
The National Hurricane Center reported Aug. 13 that the storm has not been able to strengthen for the past couple of days, but it will intensify over the next 48 hours. A forecast shows Tropical Storm Erin will become a hurricane later this week.
The center of the storm is not easy to locate, the National Hurricane Center reported, but it is estimated the system is moving west.
As of Aug. 13, the National Weather Service of Corpus Christi said no impacts are anticipated from Tropical Storm Erin. But Texans are advised to monitor the system and be prepared.
However, a disturbance in the Yucatan Peninsula that popped up Aug. 12 could possibly lead to a tropical cyclone Thursday.
A tropical wave started producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms in the area and is moving west-northwestward. The National Hurricane Center said development is possible after it emerges across the southwestern Gulf.
To stay up to date with current forecasts, visit nhc.noaa.gov.
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