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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Hurricane Erin Strengthens to Category 5
Hurricane Erin has strengthened to a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane, according to a special update from the National Hurricane Center. The storm has winds of 160 mph with even higher gusts. Heavy rainfall continues for the Northern Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. Tropical storm gust are possible for the Northern Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas. This storm will also create life-threatening swells for the Bahamas and the Eastern US this week.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Erin Rapidly Strengthens To A Category 4 Hurricane
Hurricane Erin has rapidly strengthened into a Category 4 Hurricane. At 5 p.m. yesterday, Erin had winds of 75 mph and by Saturday morning, it had winds of 130 mph. Heavy rainfall from outer bands of Erin will continue to impact portions of the Northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. This storm will also create dangerous swells for the Bahamas, Bermuda and the Eastern US this week.
