"Dexter, along with developing easterly breezes around high pressure near the Northeast states, will create locally rough surf and periodic strong rip currents along the Atlantic coast beaches this week from Florida to Massachusetts," AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said.

Tropical Storm Dexter is expected to continue strengthening and could get near hurricane strength in 48 hours.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three Atlantic systems: Tropical Storm Dexter, a Florida offshore disturbance, and a central Atlantic wave.