08/16/2025

Erin Strengthens into the First Atlantic Hurricane of the Year

Erin is expected to intensify into a Category 4 hurricane by Monday

Erin became the first Atlantic hurricane of the year on Friday morning as it churned toward Caribbean islands.

The storm had winds of 75 mph by 11 a.m. Eastern, according to the National Hurricane Center. It was forecast to bring potential for flooding rains to parts of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands this weekend.

Earlier Friday, the Hurricane Center increased predictions of Erin’s peak intensity, with a Category 4 storm now forecast on Monday. Still, the system remains on a track to avoid landfall.

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