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Erin To Become A Cat 3+ North Of Puerto Rico This Weekend

Erin To Become A Cat 3+ North Of Puerto Rico This Weekend

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Hurricane Erin continues its track to the west-northwest, according to the latest from the National Hurricane Center. The storm will strengthen to a major hurricane over the weekend as it passes north of Puerto Rico. Outer bands of the storm could bring heavy rain and tropical storm conditions to parts of the Northern Leeward, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico as it moves north of the islands. The Bahamas, Bermuda and the East Coast of the United States should continue to monitor Hurricane Erin.
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