Hurricane Erin is a strong Category 2 storm as it moves north off the Florida coast. Large breaking waves up to 11 feet, along with life-threatening rip currents, are possible in some Florida locations. In a rush? Get an abbreviated, text view of what's happening with Hurricane Erin.

Hurricane Erin is churning up life-threatening rip currents and dangerous waves along much of the East Coast, sending destructive waves to North Carolina’s Outer Banks. CNN’s Dianne Gallagher reports.

Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.

Hurricane Erin on Tuesday remained a major hurricane as headed north in the Atlantic prompting coastal advisories for Florida while the National Hurricane Center kept track of two tropical waves