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Hurricane Erin makes history with rapid rise to category 5
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified Saturday, becoming the first Category 5 hurricane of the Atlantic season after strengthening from a tropical storm in just 24 hours. The National Hurricane Center reported that Erin's maximum sustained winds more than doubled to 160 mph (255 kph) by late Saturday morning.
Hurricane Erin path: Spaghetti models, tracker. Will Category 5 storm impact Florida?
Hurricane Erin became a catastrophic Category 5 storm before noon on Saturday, Aug. 16, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Erin's maximum sustained winds are 160 mph – a Category 5 hurricane is one with winds of 157 mph or higher.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking two systems in the Atlantic basin, including a new one moving into the Gulf.
Tropical Storm Erin is not expected to directly hit Georgia, but dangerous rip currents are coming. Here's more.
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