Hurricane Erin Becomes Category 5 Storm
The Atlantic's first hurricane of the season had maximum sustained winds of 160 miles per hour, forecasters said. Associated Press
Hurricane Erin intensified into a Category 5 storm Saturday with maximum sustained winds of 160 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center's latest forecast.
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