Hurricane Erin exploded in strength on Saturday, rapidly intensifying to a Category 4 storm with winds of 145 mph. The National Hurricane Center said that continued “rapid strengthening is expected today.”

The first hurricane of the 2025 season has intensified into a Category 4 storm and will turn north just before the U.S. east coast next week. Forecasters are also tracking a new system in the

While it is not forecasted to hit land, strong winds are affecting nearby islands, raising concerns about flooding and landslides.

La tormenta Erin alcanzó fuerza huracán el viernes mientras avanzaba hacia el noreste del Caribe, lo que llevó a los meteorólogos a

The storm is about 150 miles northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. It is moving west-northwest at 20 mph and is not expected to hit land, although strong winds are affecting nearby islands.

Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Center said.