Forecast Calls for Rough Seas and Heavy Rains as Storm Passes; Direct U.S. Landfall Unlikely but East Coast Faces High Surf Risks

Hurricane Erin has rapidly strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm in the Caribbean, becoming the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced Saturday. The storm’s rapid intensification is occurring over exceptionally warm ocean waters, fueling its growth into a significant threat for nearby islands.

As of the latest advisory, Erin is located approximately 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Anguilla, with maximum sustained winds climbing to 145 mph (230 kph). The storm is on a west-northwest track at 20 mph (31 kph). While Erin is not currently forecast to make landfall, its immense size and stren

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