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4 days ago
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- The Advertiser
Erin downgraded to Category 3 hurricane as winds ease
Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm, the US National Hurricane Center says, after wind speeds eased slightly. The storm was about 530km east of Grand Turk Island packing maximum sustained winds of 205km/h, the NHC said on Sunday. It had been gauged as high as a catastrophic Category 5 with maximum sustained winds of 240 kph, before being downgraded. It had earlier been forecast to strengthen into this week. The meteorological services of France and the Netherlands discontinued tropical storm watches for St. Martin, St. Barthelemy and Sint Maarten, the NHC said. On Sunday, Erin was moving west-northwest at nearly 22 km/h with a decrease in forward speed expected and a turn to the north on Monday and Tuesday. Erin was forecast to pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday night and Monday. Swells generated by Erin will continue to affect parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands for the next couple of days. These swells will spread to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada during the early and middle portions of the week. Rough ocean conditions will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip currents, the NHC said. The Bahamas, which provides some meteorological services for the Turks and Caicos Islands, issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the British islands to its southeast. Erin has also raised concerns about wildfire risks if human-caused sparks ignite parched vegetation and strong dry winds fan the flames. Senior meteorologist Andrew Siffert said these conditions could arise if Erin grows into a powerful offshore storm fueled by colliding warm and cold air rather than tropical seas. Insurance-linked securities manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin was forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US East Coast from significant impacts. with AP Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm, the US National Hurricane Center says, after wind speeds eased slightly. The storm was about 530km east of Grand Turk Island packing maximum sustained winds of 205km/h, the NHC said on Sunday. It had been gauged as high as a catastrophic Category 5 with maximum sustained winds of 240 kph, before being downgraded. It had earlier been forecast to strengthen into this week. The meteorological services of France and the Netherlands discontinued tropical storm watches for St. Martin, St. Barthelemy and Sint Maarten, the NHC said. On Sunday, Erin was moving west-northwest at nearly 22 km/h with a decrease in forward speed expected and a turn to the north on Monday and Tuesday. Erin was forecast to pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday night and Monday. Swells generated by Erin will continue to affect parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands for the next couple of days. These swells will spread to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada during the early and middle portions of the week. Rough ocean conditions will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip currents, the NHC said. The Bahamas, which provides some meteorological services for the Turks and Caicos Islands, issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the British islands to its southeast. Erin has also raised concerns about wildfire risks if human-caused sparks ignite parched vegetation and strong dry winds fan the flames. Senior meteorologist Andrew Siffert said these conditions could arise if Erin grows into a powerful offshore storm fueled by colliding warm and cold air rather than tropical seas. Insurance-linked securities manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin was forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US East Coast from significant impacts. with AP Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm, the US National Hurricane Center says, after wind speeds eased slightly. The storm was about 530km east of Grand Turk Island packing maximum sustained winds of 205km/h, the NHC said on Sunday. It had been gauged as high as a catastrophic Category 5 with maximum sustained winds of 240 kph, before being downgraded. It had earlier been forecast to strengthen into this week. The meteorological services of France and the Netherlands discontinued tropical storm watches for St. Martin, St. Barthelemy and Sint Maarten, the NHC said. On Sunday, Erin was moving west-northwest at nearly 22 km/h with a decrease in forward speed expected and a turn to the north on Monday and Tuesday. Erin was forecast to pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday night and Monday. Swells generated by Erin will continue to affect parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands for the next couple of days. These swells will spread to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada during the early and middle portions of the week. Rough ocean conditions will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip currents, the NHC said. The Bahamas, which provides some meteorological services for the Turks and Caicos Islands, issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the British islands to its southeast. Erin has also raised concerns about wildfire risks if human-caused sparks ignite parched vegetation and strong dry winds fan the flames. Senior meteorologist Andrew Siffert said these conditions could arise if Erin grows into a powerful offshore storm fueled by colliding warm and cold air rather than tropical seas. Insurance-linked securities manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin was forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US East Coast from significant impacts. with AP Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm, the US National Hurricane Center says, after wind speeds eased slightly. The storm was about 530km east of Grand Turk Island packing maximum sustained winds of 205km/h, the NHC said on Sunday. It had been gauged as high as a catastrophic Category 5 with maximum sustained winds of 240 kph, before being downgraded. It had earlier been forecast to strengthen into this week. The meteorological services of France and the Netherlands discontinued tropical storm watches for St. Martin, St. Barthelemy and Sint Maarten, the NHC said. On Sunday, Erin was moving west-northwest at nearly 22 km/h with a decrease in forward speed expected and a turn to the north on Monday and Tuesday. Erin was forecast to pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday night and Monday. Swells generated by Erin will continue to affect parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands for the next couple of days. These swells will spread to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada during the early and middle portions of the week. Rough ocean conditions will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip currents, the NHC said. The Bahamas, which provides some meteorological services for the Turks and Caicos Islands, issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the British islands to its southeast. Erin has also raised concerns about wildfire risks if human-caused sparks ignite parched vegetation and strong dry winds fan the flames. Senior meteorologist Andrew Siffert said these conditions could arise if Erin grows into a powerful offshore storm fueled by colliding warm and cold air rather than tropical seas. Insurance-linked securities manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin was forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US East Coast from significant impacts. with AP
Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Climate
- Business Recorder
Erin downgraded to Category 3 hurricane, NHC says
Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has been downgraded to Category 3, the US National Hurricane Center said early on Sunday, as the storm's wind speed eased slightly. The hurricane was about 330 miles (530 km) east-southeast of Grand Turk Island packing maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 kph). It had been gauged as high as a catastrophic Category 5 with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (240 kph), then downgraded to a Category 4. It had earlier been forecast to strengthen into this week. The meteorological services of France and the Netherlands discontinued tropical storm watches for St. Martin, St. Barthelemy and Sint Maarten, the NHC said. On Sunday, Erin was moving west-northwest at nearly 14 mph (22 kph) with a decrease in forward speed expected on Sunday and a turn to the north on Monday and Tuesday, the NHC said. Erin was forecast to pass to the east of the Turks and Caicos islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday night and Monday. Swells generated by Erin will continue to affect parts of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands for the next couple of days, the NHC said. These swells will spread to the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States, and Atlantic Canada during the early and middle portions of the week. Rough ocean conditions will likely cause life-threatening surf and rip currents, the NHC said. The Bahamas, which provides some meteorological services for the Turks and Caicos Islands, issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the British islands to its southeast. Erin has also raised concerns about wildfire risks if human-caused sparks ignite parched vegetation and strong dry winds fan the flames. BMS Group Senior Meteorologist Andrew Siffert said these conditions could arise if Erin grows into a powerful offshore storm fueled by colliding warm and cold air rather than tropical seas. Insurance-linked securities manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin was forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US East Coast from significant impacts.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Erin strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane, NHC says
Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has become a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center said on Saturday. The storm was about 175 miles (285 km) northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h).(Photo by Handout / NOAA / AFP) The storm was about 175 miles (285 km) northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h). The NHC forecast Erin would turn west-northwest on Saturday night and slow its advance, then turn northward early next week. A slow weakening was expected to begin on Monday. The NHC had previously said it expected Erin to strengthen into next week. The hurricane's center was forecast to pass north of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico through Sunday and move to the east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas on Sunday night and Monday. Swells generated by Erin will affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and the Turks and Caicos Islands through the weekend, the NHC said. The swells will spread to the Bahamas, Bermuda and the East Coast of the United States early next week, it said. The Bahamas, which provides some meteorological services for the Turks and Caicos Islands, issued a Tropical Storm Watch for the British islands to its southeast. Erin has also raised concerns about wildfire risks if human-caused sparks ignite parched vegetation and strong dry winds fan the flames. BMS Group Senior Meteorologist Andrew Siffert said these conditions could arise if Erin grows into a powerful offshore storm fueled by colliding warm and cold air rather than tropical seas. Insurance-linked securities manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin was forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the U.S. East Coast from significant impacts. Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, the NHC said.
The Advertiser
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Advertiser
Hurricane Erin intensifies to Category 5 near Caribbean
Hurricane Erin, the first tropical cyclone of the 2025 Atlantic season, has become a catastrophic Category 5 storm, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. The storm is 170 kilometres north of Anguilla, with maximum sustained winds near 255 km/h. While the hurricane's eye isn't expected to hit land, it threatens to dump flooding rains as it continues to grow larger. The centre said on Friday that Erin is expected to strengthen over the southwestern Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Swells generated by Erin will affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and the Turks and Caicos Islands through the weekend. The Bahamas, Bermuda and the east coast of the United States will be affected early next week, it said. Erin has also raised concerns about another unforeseen risk - wildfires. Andrew Siffert, a senior meteorologist at BMS Group, noted that if Erin evolves into a large, intense extratropical cyclone offshore, a dangerous alignment could occur - critically dry fuels across the region and strong and dry winds driven by Erin's pressure gradient. ILS investment manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin is forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US east coast from significant impacts. The storm is projected to pass north of the northern Caribbean Leeward Islands before turning north between the US east coast and Bermuda around Monday. Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. with AP Hurricane Erin, the first tropical cyclone of the 2025 Atlantic season, has become a catastrophic Category 5 storm, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. The storm is 170 kilometres north of Anguilla, with maximum sustained winds near 255 km/h. While the hurricane's eye isn't expected to hit land, it threatens to dump flooding rains as it continues to grow larger. The centre said on Friday that Erin is expected to strengthen over the southwestern Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Swells generated by Erin will affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and the Turks and Caicos Islands through the weekend. The Bahamas, Bermuda and the east coast of the United States will be affected early next week, it said. Erin has also raised concerns about another unforeseen risk - wildfires. Andrew Siffert, a senior meteorologist at BMS Group, noted that if Erin evolves into a large, intense extratropical cyclone offshore, a dangerous alignment could occur - critically dry fuels across the region and strong and dry winds driven by Erin's pressure gradient. ILS investment manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin is forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US east coast from significant impacts. The storm is projected to pass north of the northern Caribbean Leeward Islands before turning north between the US east coast and Bermuda around Monday. Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. with AP Hurricane Erin, the first tropical cyclone of the 2025 Atlantic season, has become a catastrophic Category 5 storm, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. The storm is 170 kilometres north of Anguilla, with maximum sustained winds near 255 km/h. While the hurricane's eye isn't expected to hit land, it threatens to dump flooding rains as it continues to grow larger. The centre said on Friday that Erin is expected to strengthen over the southwestern Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Swells generated by Erin will affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and the Turks and Caicos Islands through the weekend. The Bahamas, Bermuda and the east coast of the United States will be affected early next week, it said. Erin has also raised concerns about another unforeseen risk - wildfires. Andrew Siffert, a senior meteorologist at BMS Group, noted that if Erin evolves into a large, intense extratropical cyclone offshore, a dangerous alignment could occur - critically dry fuels across the region and strong and dry winds driven by Erin's pressure gradient. ILS investment manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin is forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US east coast from significant impacts. The storm is projected to pass north of the northern Caribbean Leeward Islands before turning north between the US east coast and Bermuda around Monday. Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. with AP Hurricane Erin, the first tropical cyclone of the 2025 Atlantic season, has become a catastrophic Category 5 storm, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. The storm is 170 kilometres north of Anguilla, with maximum sustained winds near 255 km/h. While the hurricane's eye isn't expected to hit land, it threatens to dump flooding rains as it continues to grow larger. The centre said on Friday that Erin is expected to strengthen over the southwestern Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Swells generated by Erin will affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and the Turks and Caicos Islands through the weekend. The Bahamas, Bermuda and the east coast of the United States will be affected early next week, it said. Erin has also raised concerns about another unforeseen risk - wildfires. Andrew Siffert, a senior meteorologist at BMS Group, noted that if Erin evolves into a large, intense extratropical cyclone offshore, a dangerous alignment could occur - critically dry fuels across the region and strong and dry winds driven by Erin's pressure gradient. ILS investment manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin is forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US east coast from significant impacts. The storm is projected to pass north of the northern Caribbean Leeward Islands before turning north between the US east coast and Bermuda around Monday. Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. with AP
West Australian
4 days ago
- Climate
- West Australian
Hurricane Erin intensifies to Category 5 near Caribbean
Hurricane Erin, the first tropical cyclone of the 2025 Atlantic season, has become a catastrophic Category 5 storm, according to the US National Hurricane Centre. The storm is 170 kilometres north of Anguilla, with maximum sustained winds near 255 km/h. While the hurricane's eye isn't expected to hit land, it threatens to dump flooding rains as it continues to grow larger. The centre said on Friday that Erin is expected to strengthen over the southwestern Atlantic through the weekend and into next week. Swells generated by Erin will affect portions of the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, and the Turks and Caicos Islands through the weekend. The Bahamas, Bermuda and the east coast of the United States will be affected early next week, it said. Erin has also raised concerns about another unforeseen risk - wildfires. Andrew Siffert, a senior meteorologist at BMS Group, noted that if Erin evolves into a large, intense extratropical cyclone offshore, a dangerous alignment could occur - critically dry fuels across the region and strong and dry winds driven by Erin's pressure gradient. ILS investment manager Twelve Securis said on Friday that Erin is forecast to remain far enough offshore to spare the US east coast from significant impacts. The storm is projected to pass north of the northern Caribbean Leeward Islands before turning north between the US east coast and Bermuda around Monday. Erin is expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. with AP
