Hurricane Erin became a Category 4 storm in the Caribbean early Saturday and is expected to strengthen further during the day, the National Hurricane Center reported.

The storm is currently 150 miles northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph.

It is currently not forecast to hit land, but strong winds are affecting nearby islands, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The NHC said it currently expected Erin will swerve away from the continental United States.

Tropical storm watches are in place for St. Martin and St. Barthelemy and Sint Maarten. Up to 4 inches are expected, with isolated totals of up to 6 inches, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

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