A system in the Gulf of America could bring heavy rainfall and flash flooding to portions of Florida as it moves onshore.

While some forecasts show Erin moving closer to the U.S., there’s no immediate threat to New York at this time. The storm is expected to strengthen quickly, with warm Atlantic waters providing fuel.

Brief: Tropical Storm Erin is likely to become a hurricane in the next 48 hours, according to the National Hurricane Center on Aug. 12.

The National Hurricane Center reported that Invest 97-L had a 90 percent chance of cyclone formation through 48 hours on ...