Hurricane Erin could strengthen into major Category 4. Check path, forecasts and more
Tropical Storm Erin has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane(Representational Image)
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Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Indian Express
Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Hurricane Erin nears
Erin strengthened into a hurricane on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides. The storm is expected to remain over open waters, although tropical storm watches were issued for Anguilla, Barbuda, St. Martin, St. Barts, Saba, St. Eustatius and St. Maarten. Heavy rains were forecast to start late Friday in Antigua and Barbuda, the US and British Virgin Islands, and southern and eastern Puerto Rico. Up to 4 inches (10 centimeters) are expected, with isolated totals of up to 6 inches (15 centimeters), according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Forecasters also warned of dangerous swells. The storm was located about 460 miles (740 kilometers) east of the Northern Leeward Islands. It had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph) and was moving west-northwest at 18 mph (30 kph). Hurricane specialist and storm surge expert Michael Lowry said Erin is forecast to eventually take a sharp turn northeast that would put it on a path between the US and Bermuda. 'The forecasts for next week still keep the future hurricane safely east of the mainland US,' he said. Erin, which is the Atlantic season's first hurricane, is forecast to become a major Category 3 storm late this weekend. The hurricane center noted 'there is still uncertainty about what impacts Erin may bring to portions of the Bahamas, the east coast of the United States, and Bermuda in the long range.' Dangerous surf and rip currents are expected to affect the US East Coast next week, with waves reaching up to 15 feet (5 meters) along parts of the North Carolina coast that could cause beach erosion, according to Accuweather. 'Erin is forecast to explode into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it moves across very warm waters in the open Atlantic. Water temperatures at the surface and hundreds of feet deep are several degrees higher than the historical average,' said Alex DaSilva, Accuweather's lead hurricane expert. Erin is the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. This year's season is once again expected to be unusually busy. The forecast calls for six to 10 hurricanes, with three to five reaching major status with winds of more than 110 mph (177 kph).
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Hurricane Erin could strengthen into major Category 4. Check path, forecasts and more
Tropical Storm Erin has strengthened into a hurricane, the first of the 2025 Atlantic season, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) has confirmed. Erin intensified as it continued on a path over the Atlantic Ocean on Friday. It is expected to continue getting stronger over the weekend, likely developing into a major Category 4, according to forecasters. Tropical Storm Erin has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane(Representational Image)
News18
8 hours ago
- News18
Erin On Track To Become Atlantic's First Major Hurricane: Which Countries May Be Impacted?
Last Updated: Erin, the first potential hurricane of the Atlantic season, may strengthen into a Category 4 by Sunday, bringing gusty winds, rain, and rough surf to the northeastern Caribbean. After a quiet start to summer, the Atlantic may soon see its first hurricane of the year: Erin. Erin is tracking west-northwest on Friday morning, still hundreds of miles away from any land. The storm is expected to strengthen over the next few days as it cruises across the Atlantic and is expected to become a Category 4 hurricane by Sunday. According to the National Hurricane Centre, Erin, on Thursday evening, strengthened into a strong tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph while over the open tropical Atlantic. The storm could bring some gusty winds, rain, rough surf and rip currents to parts of the far northeastern Caribbean as it slides just north of the islands this weekend. Before Erin, four systems — Andrea, Barry, Chantal, and Dexter — formed in the Atlantic basin, but none intensified beyond tropical storm strength, CNN reported. This year's first hurricane is arriving a bit later than usual. Historically, the first hurricane of the season forms around August 11, though recent years have seen earlier starts. By this time last year, three hurricanes — Beryl, Debby, and Ernesto — had already formed. Erin is forecast to pass just north of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend, while making a gradual turn toward the north. Tropical storm watches were issued for several of the northern Leeward Islands on Thursday evening. A direct landfall on any Caribbean island is unlikely, though still possible if Erin's track shifts in the coming days. Erin is more likely to stir up rough seas and trigger rip currents in the Caribbean through the weekend into early next week. Depending on its exact path, the storm could also bring gusty winds and periods of heavy rain, with the potential for flash flooding or mudslides, CNN reported. It's too soon to know what kind of threat Erin could pose to Bermuda. By next week, the potential impacts on the island will become clearer. The hurricane is currently forecast to stay away from the United States, but that's not an absolute certainty. Even if Erin stays offshore, it could still create rough surf and hazardous rip currents along the US East Coast next week. Factors On Which Erin's Track Could Depend How quickly Erin strengthens in the coming days could be the key factor in its eventual path. Erin will have ample fuel in the western Atlantic, where sea surface temperatures are well above average. While not as hot as the record-breaking levels of 2023 and 2024, they remain significantly warmer than they would be without the warming effects of fossil fuel pollution. According to the National Hurricane Centre, Erin could explode in strength once it reaches this very warm water and become the season's first major hurricane — Category 3 or higher — by Sunday. When hurricanes grow stronger, their storm clouds also grow taller and reach higher into the atmosphere. That extra height allows them to tap into the faster winds present higher in the atmosphere that can pull the storm more to the north. The Bermuda High — a large, semi-permanent area of clockwise circulating high pressure that meanders over the Atlantic Ocean — is often in the driver's seat in this case: When the high turns the steering wheel, the hurricane generally follows. If Erin develops more slowly, it may remain lower in the atmosphere, where the trade winds — which flow clockwise around the equator — could steer it westward and keep it from turning. Which scenario wins out will become clear by the weekend, but any islands in the potential path of Erin should prepare ahead of time. tags : hurricane view comments Location : United States of America (USA) First Published: August 15, 2025, 17:09 IST News world Erin On Track To Become Atlantic's First Major Hurricane: Which Countries May Be Impacted? Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
