The U.S. Coast Guard has issued Port Condition X-RAY for all seaports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin intensifies in the Central Atlantic. While ports remain open under X-RAY, officials warn that conditions may escalate quickly and vessels over 500 gross tons without approval to remain in port should prepare to leave if Port Condition YANKEE is set. The Coast Guard is advising mariners to secure vessels, consider alternate destinations, and follow all safety protocols. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid beaches due to increasing surf and rip current risks, as Erin—forecast to become a hurricane—approaches the region this weekend.