Tropical Storm Erin's path puts some homeowners at heightened risk, as the storm starts building into a hurricane tracked by meteorologists.

Hurricane Erin is a huge Category 4 storm and is expected to both grow larger and stronger today as it moves toward the west-northwest. The center of the storm is expected to remain offshore as it moves between the U.S. and Bermuda.

The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC released an updated storm surge watch at 5:05 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 1:15 p.m. for Ocracoke Island.

Hurricane Erin has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane but is gaining in size and raising the risk of life-threatening surf later this week along the U.S.

A storm surge warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 1:09 p.m. for Hatteras Island.

A disturbance in the Atlantic following Hurricane Erin is now expected to track northward, according to NHC data.

An updated storm surge warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 10:46 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 7 a.m. for Northern Outer Banks.

A tropical storm warning was released by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Tuesday at 4:42 p.m. in effect until Wednesday at 12:45 a.m. for Mainland Dare.

Hurricane Erin stays offshore but brings rip currents, high surf and gusty winds to East Coast beaches through Friday. Follow Newsweek's live blog.