As of Wednesday morning, the impact Erin could have on Florida and the U.S. remains uncertain but officials encourage residents to monitor the storm.

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 is expected to begin strengthening and is likely to become a hurricane in the next 48 hours. See storm tracker.