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Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Officials in the northern Caribbean warned Thursday of heavy rains and dangerous swells as Tropical Storm Erin approached the region. The storm is expected to remain over open waters and move north-northeast of islands including Antigua and Barbuda, the US and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, according to the National Hurricane Centre in Miami. Erin was located about 790 miles (1,270 kilometres) east of the Northern Leeward Islands. Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, gives an update on Tropical Storm Erin at the National Hurricane Center, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (AP) It had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph) and was moving west at 17 mph (28 kph). Tropical storm watches were in effect for Anguilla and Barbuda; St. Martin and St. Barthelemy; Saba and St. Eustatius; and St. Maarten. Erin is forecast to become a hurricane by Friday and strengthen into a Category 3 storm by late Saturday, which would mark the first major storm this season. 'Erin is moving into an area of the Atlantic primed for rapid intensification. The waters are incredibly warm," said Alex DaSilva, lead hurricane expert for AccuWeather. Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the National Hurricane Center, gives an update on Tropical Storm Erin at the National Hurricane Center, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (AP) Tropical-storm force winds could occur in parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the US and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend, forecasters said. 'There is still a greater than normal 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,' the hurricane centre said. Hurricane specialist and storm surge expert Michael Lowry said nearly all models have Erin turning 'safely east of the broader US next week.' Senior hurricane specialist Jack Bevin prepares an advisory on Tropical Storm Erin at the National Hurricane Center, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladk (AP) Erin is the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes, with up to half reaching major status. Sign up here to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox. CONTACT US
West Australian
6 hours ago
- West Australian
Heavy rains as Tropical Storm Erin nears Caribbean
Officials in the northern Caribbean are warning of heavy rains and dangerous swells as Tropical Storm Erin approaches the region. The storm is expected to remain over open waters and move north-northeast of islands including Antigua and Barbuda, the United States and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Erin was located about 1270km east of the Northern Leeward Islands. It had maximum sustained winds of 95km/h and was moving west at 28km/h. Tropical storm watches were in effect for Anguilla and Barbuda; St. Martin and St. Barthelemy; Saba and St. Eustatius; and St. Maarten. Erin is forecast to become a hurricane by Friday and strengthen into a Category 3 storm by late Saturday, which would mark the first major storm this season. "Erin is moving into an area of the Atlantic primed for rapid intensification. The waters are incredibly warm," said Alex DaSilva, lead hurricane expert for AccuWeather. Tropical-storm force winds could occur in parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the US and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico this weekend, forecasters said. "There is still a greater than normal 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," the hurricane centre said. Hurricane specialist and storm surge expert Michael Lowry said nearly all models have Erin turning "safely east of the broader US next week." Erin is the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30. Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes, with up to half reaching major status.
News.com.au
3 days ago
- News.com.au
Devastating winds tear roof off penitentiary, displacing hundreds of prisoners
Damage assessments are continuing at the Nebraska State Penitentiary in Lincoln after powerful straight-line winds tore the roof from two dormitory-style housing units at the facility over the weekend. Officials with the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) said the extensive damage occurred just after 5am local time Saturday, and dramatic security camera video showed the moment the incident occurred. In the video you can see large chunks of the roof being torn away from the building, with debris being tossed into the air and falling onto the ground below. There have been no injuries reported, and all impacted individuals were safely relocated, officials said. 'In corrections, we train for the unexpected,' director Rob Jeffreys said in a news release. 'The team at NSP and across NDCS came together quickly and immediately worked to make sure everyone was safe during and after this natural disaster. 'While many of our staff were facing damage to their own homes, they still showed up to keep their teammates, the population and Nebraska safe. This weekend was a testament to the team's commitment to the NDCS mission: Keep people safe.' Officials said that the storm impacted units that housed 387 incarcerated people. Staff moved 250 people to the gym and other available housing at NSP. The remaining 137 individuals were relocated to gyms at the Omaha Correctional Center and the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned of possible 80-mph (128kph) winds and pea-sized NWS forecast additional thunderstorms into Saturday night and the early hours of Sunday morning bringing wind, hail, and possible flooding.
