Hurricane Erin is fueling dangerous surf and rip currents along Florida’s east coast this week, with waves topping 8 feet and a High Surf Advisory in effect through Thursday.

Central Florida will be breezy and warm on Wednesday with lower chances for rain and storms. Our area will see some fast-moving showers with high temperatures in the low 90s Wednesday afternoon. Winds will blow from the north-northwest at speeds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph.

Hurricane Erin is over 500 miles away from South Florida as of Wednesday afternoon, but the extreme size of the storm is still impacting the wind direction locally, and spreading wildfire smoke across the area.

The overall rain outlook for the rest of this week features a daily round of afternoon showers and storms, but with periods of hot sunshine in between.

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

Increased rain chances and cloud cover across the state will help keep conditions slightly “cooler” than some of the last few weeks.

A Heat Advisory is in place once again across Central Florida. This will be in place from 11am-7pm. Afternoon highs will reach the low and middle 90s, with feels-like temperatures around 105-109°+.  Be sure to take it easy if you have any outdoor plans and stay hydrated!

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