It was a quiet start to the hurricane season in the United States. However, experts warned that the conditions were still completely normal, and risks were looming near. That assessment proved to be correct as the U.S. East Coast was put on alert for the formation of tropical storm Erin.

The storm continues to move at an intense pace, getting upgraded to the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season . It remains to be seen how it may disrupt plans in the future. For now, Americans are looking from afar at its surreal strength. Hurricane Hunters just posed a close-up of Erin's remarkable power.

Here's an up-close look at Hurricane Erin, and what Americans can expect during the upcoming week.

Hurricane Erin Is Already One Of The Fastest Rapidly Intensifying Storms In The History Of

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