Invest 98L could become a short-lived tropical depression before moving inland over northeastern Mexico or southern Texas later today. The National Hurricane Center is tracking two systems in the Atlantic basin, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

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.

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.

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

5 p.m. Update: Erin is now organizing and strengthening over the Central Atlantic. Erin is expected to become at least a Catgory 3 hurricane but missing Puerto Rico to the north and staying well east of Florida. It is expected to reach Jacksonville’s latitude about early Wednesday, resulting in some rough seas and surf at area beaches next week.