GREENVILLE, S.C. —

Hurricane Erin remains a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean.

The first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, Erin ramped up from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in a mere 24 hours. By late Saturday morning, its maximum sustained winds more than doubled to 160 mph.

Hurricane specialist and storm surge expert Michael Lowry said Erin gained strength at a pace that was “incredible for any time of year, let alone August 16th.”

Hurricane Stats

Tropical storm watches were issued for St. Martin, St. Barts and St. Maarten. The Hurricane Center warned that heavy rain in some areas could trigger flash flooding, landslides and mudslides.

Spaghetti Models

Though compact in size, with hurricane-force winds extending 30 miles from its center means the hurricane could create powe

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