The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories.

Tropical Storm Erin's path puts some homeowners at heightened risk, as the storm starts building into a hurricane tracked by meteorologists.

Early Monday, the storm strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 130 mph as it approached the southeastern Bahamas, the NHC reported.

The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories.

On Monday at 10:41 p.m. the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated storm surge watch in effect until Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. for Northern Outer Banks.

Northern Michigan is "making a remarkable post-ice storm comeback" after DNR staff, trail partners and volunteers have logged months of cleanup.

Ozone Action Day: Air quality alert in effect for Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties, especially 4–7 p.m. People with asthma or other breathing issues should limit outdoor activity. Tomorrow: High of 97°, with fewer afternoon showers.

On Monday at 10:41 p.m. an updated tropical storm watch was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC in effect until Tuesday at 6:45 a.m. for Northern Outer Banks.

Hurricane Erin remains a powerful storm churning offshore — dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding threats continue along the U.S. East Coast. More details with meteorologist Amandeep Purewal.