Tropical Storm Erin is approaching Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides

Invest 98L, the tropical system that emerged near Mexico early Wednesday, Aug. 13, is tracking toward Texas. Will it impact the state?

Here's a quick, easy-to-read look on the latest about Tropical Storm Erin, including what Florida residents should be doing.

Tropical storm Podul dumped torrential rain on southern China on Thursday, and caused widespread disruption in Hong Kong after tearing through Taiwan and leaving 143 people injured.

A westward-moving tropical wave could produce an area of low pressure in the tropical Atlantic late in the week of Aug. 18, the hurricane center said on Aug. 16. The center shows a 20% chance of storm formation over the next week.

A tropical disturbance along the Gulf could develop into a depression before moving into South Texas and northeastern Mexico Friday evening. Any development into a depression would likely be "short-lived," the National Weather Service said.

Tropical Storm Erin is not expected to directly hit Georgia, but dangerous rip currents are coming. Here's more.