BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - It took two and a half months, but we have our first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.

Hurricane Hunters have flown through the storm and have found the formation of an eyewall, noting more organization and maximum wind speeds of 75mph.

#Erin is now a #hurricane - the first of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The average first Atlantic hurricane formation is 11 August. Since 2010, four Atlantic seasons have had their 1st hurricane after 15 August: 2011, 2013, 2015, 2022. pic.twitter.com/khMiJ5tzm4 — Philip Klotzbach (@philklotzbach) August 15, 2025

Erin has formed 460 miles northeast of the Northern Leewardd Islands. There is a subtropical ridge sitting to the north of the cyclone, which will steer Erin to the west-northwest before eventuall

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