Hurricane Erin is tracking northwest between the U.S. East Coast and Bermuda, bringing dangerous surf and life-threatening rip currents to Florida and the Carolinas through midweek.

Here's a quick, easy-to-read look at the latest about Hurricane Erin, including the impacts the distant hurricane is having in.

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

Hurricane Erin brings swells to Florida. It's ideal for surfing but dangerous for beachgoers who see blue skies, but don't realize the dangers.

Overnight Monday in early Tuesday, the storm will be directly east of South Florida as it turns north.There will be a break in the ridge of high pressure, which has been steering the storm west-northwest, which will lead to a track between the Carolinas and Bermuda on Wednesday.

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