Hurricane Erin rapid growth: From Category 1 to Category 5 in just 24 hours
Hurricane Erin
, showing clouds, violent winds, and then a clear sunny centre. The video revealed the storm's eye (calm centre) where the skies cleared, giving a rare and striking view, according to ABC News.
Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of this year's Atlantic season on Friday, surprising experts with its speed of growth. In just 24 hours, Erin jumped from a Category 1 storm to a dangerous Category 5 hurricane, making it one of the fastest storms ever to grow that quickly, reports NBC News.
Hurricane Erin grows very fast
Even after losing some strength, Erin regained power and reached Category 4 again. Erin's rapid rise puts it among the top five fastest hurricanes to go from Category 1 to Category 5. Right now, the storm is moving north in the Atlantic Ocean, away from land, which has lowered the immediate threat to communities, forecasters said, as per TOI report.
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Hurricane Erin could still see a change in its course due to atmospheric pressures, hence monitoring couldn't be lax. Warm ocean waters and low wind shears were seen as the primary reason for the eruption of hurricane Erin and its strength.
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Hurricane Erin risk for coastal areas
Moving through the Atlantic, Hurricane Erin has become a worry for multiple coastal localities, with the eastern state keeping close tabs on its movements. Though still at a distance, the locals have been warned by authorities to stay indoors.
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Airlines stopped some flights, and emergency teams got supplies ready. Coastal towns also talked about evacuations since Erin's outer winds could still bring floods, strong waves, and dangerous weather, reports TOI.
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Hurricane Erin quickly grew from Category 1 to Category 5 in just 24 hours, later falling to Category 4 but still very powerful.
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Right now Hurricane Erin is moving in the Atlantic Ocean, but experts warn its path could change and bring risks to coastal areas.
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