Hurricane Erin now a Category 4 storm
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The Weather Channel on MSNErin Upgraded To A Rare Category 5 Hurricane; Heavy Rain Threat In Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Erin, the first hurricane of the season, is now a powerful Category 5 hurricane. Here's where it could head in the week ahead.
Erin, the first hurricane of the season, is now forecast to become a Category 4 by Sunday. Here's where it could head in the week ahead.
Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a strong hurricane by the end of the weekend. How strong will it be and will it impact the U.S.?
Because Erin is one week away, meteorologists in Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast will be watching the storm closely, as any deviation east or west could lead to significant impacts. While Erin isn’t expected to directly impact the U.S., the storm is forecast to bring dangerous rip currents to the East Coast from about Aug. 21 to Aug. 27.
Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a hurricane early on Aug. 15 and a major hurricane Aug. 17: What does that mean for?