Hot weather and rough coastal conditions are on tap for Central Florida, as Hurricane Erin creates dangerous surf and rip current risks along the East Coast. Scattered storms and above-average heat round out a busy week in the Pinpoint Weather forecast.

The August weather might seem ideal for a beach trip, but Hurricane Erin will bring widespread danger in coming days.

Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a single day, the National Hurricane Center said.