We gathered predictions on how "Hurricane Erin" could impact Florida as Category 3 storm. National Hurricane Center, Jim Cantore, Accuweather weigh in

Early on Aug. 17, Hurricane Erin's outer rainbands were "producing gusty winds and heavy rains across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico," according to the National Hurricane Center. Where will the hurricane hit?

The chances that rain and wind from Tropical Storm Erin will hit the East Coast have risen slightly this week.

The first hurricane of the season is likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean Over the next few days or so. Tropical Storm Erin has not become any stronger today, but it will soon. The most likely path will take the storm just north of the Caribbean,

As of the latest advisory on Aug. 11, Invest 97L has a high chance — 90% — chance of strengthening in the next seven days.

The National Hurricane Center is predicting Invest 97L could become a tropical depression or tropical storm as early as later this morning, Aug. 11.