It continues to push toward the northern Leeward Islands, where tropical storm watches are now in effect as of the 8 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center. Intensification is expected as Erin moves toward warmer ocean temperatures over the next several days.

As all eyes focus on the storm, another heat advisory issued for scorching temperatures heading into the weekend.

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

While it's looking very likely that Hurricane Erin will avoid landfall in Florida, the Sunshine State will likely still feel some effects - mainly in rougher coastal waters.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane Friday in the central Atlantic, strengthening into a major hurricane over the weekend. Current forecasts turn Erin northwest and then north early next week, keeping the center well offshore.

Hurricane season spans from June 1 to November 30. Here’s what you should know before Erin or any future storm approaches land.