The storm’s center was forecast pass north of Puerto Rico, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Erin strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 85 mph on Friday evening and is more than 300 miles east of the northeastern Caribbean’s Leeward Islands, according to the Nation...

This would not only be dangerous for anyone entering the waters, but also for property along the coast, as erosion -- especially along North Carolina's Outer Banks -- could be a serious threat.