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TROPICS: Erin strengthens into hurricane, anticipated to become Category 4 storm

Erin is the first hurricane of the season
Hurricane Erin 11am Aug. 15, 2025
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Hurricane Erin 11am Aug. 15, 2025
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — We officially have the first hurricane of the season as Erin strengthened into a Category 1 storm on Friday morning.

Erin has sustained max winds of 75 mph, traveling westward toward the northeastern Caribbean.

WATCH BELOW: Erin strengthens into Category 1 hurricane

Erin strengthens into hurricane with 75 mph winds

TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Center | Hurricane Guide

Before reaching the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) expects Erin to take a right turn to the north, sparing the Bahamas and the United States east coast and Florida by about 550 miles.

Erin

The NHC anticipates Erin becoming a Category 4 hurricane by Monday.

Erin

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