Hurricane Erin was a Category 4 storm Monday morning and is expected to retain major hurricane status through the middle of the week.

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Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Hurricane Erin, including what Florida residents should know.

Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Hurricane Erin, including what Florida residents should know.

Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic waters hundreds of miles off the U.S., prompting officials to close beaches along the East Coast from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will be breezy and warm on Wednesday with lower chances for rain and storms. Our area will see some fast-moving showers with high temperatures in the low 90s Wednesday afternoon. Winds will blow from the north-northwest at speeds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin brings high surf and dangerous rip currents to beaches along the East Coast. Lonnie Quinn, John Elliott, Christine Sloan and Jennifer McLogan have First Alert Weather Team coverage.