Hurricane Erin weakens to a Category 3 but remains dangerous
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Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.
The storm will remain a major hurricane through the middle of the week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Erin is forecast to continue growing in size, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 50 miles from its center.