Tropical storm Erin is forecast to become the first major Atlantic hurricane of the year, and it could bring dangerous weather to the East. Here’s what to know. The first Atlantic hurricane of the year could be upon us.

The National Hurricane Center's prediction cone shows a westward trajectory, but doesn't paint a clear picture whether or not it's likely to impact the east coast of the United States. Spaghetti models, which represent a collection of predicted paths generated by multiple computer models, paint a more definitive picture as of Wednesday morning.

For now, most reliable computer models that meteorologists use show Erin curving away from the United States, spinning off the East Coast later in August.

Those near East Coast beaches need to be wary of danger as Tropical Storm Erin is predicted to cause rip currents.

Tropical Storm Erin formed on Monday and is expected to become a hurricane, and possibly a major hurricane, later this week.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems in the Atlantic basin, including a new homegrown system that appeared late Aug. 12.

Tropical Storm Erin is on track to strengthen into a major hurricane in the coming days. Jordon Hudson, the current girlfriend of former NFL coach Bill Belichick, and his ex-girlfriend, Linda Holliday, attended the same fundraiser

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