Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane Friday in the central Atlantic, strengthening into a major hurricane over the weekend. Current forecasts turn Erin northwest and then north early next week, keeping the center well offshore.

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!

In a statement, Cory Schwisow, interim director of Monroe County Emergency Management, said the county was recently qualified to receive “60% of post-disaster reimbursement funds upfront,” which he said “significantly reduces the financial strain on our county and enhances our ability to respond swiftly to emerging needs.”