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As of 6:15 PM EST on August 18, 2025, Hurricane Erin continues its powerful trajectory in the Atlantic, and while the eye of the storm is expected to stay offshore, its wide-reaching impact is already being felt across the U.S. East Coast—including New York City. Currently classified as a Category 4 hurricane, Erin is producing sustained winds of 140 mph and moving west-northwest at a pace of 10 mph. The storm’s immense size and energy are fueling life-threatening conditions hundreds of miles from its center.
Forecast Path and Current Status
Hurricane Erin is situated east of the Bahamas and is forecast to veer north and then northeast mid-week. While it is not expected to make landfall in the continental United States, its outer bands and storm swells will pose