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

Tropical Storm Erin is expected to intensify to hurricane status later today and could bring rough surf and rip currents to the Jersey Shore by next week.

While the U.S. Virgin Islands aren’t expected to take a direct hit, preparations are still being done in case impacts are felt across the U.S. territory. Director of the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) Daryl D.