Hurricane Erin has intensified into a category 5 storm, currently situated 160 miles north of Anguilla. The National Hurricane Center has warned of potential flooding and landslides, with tropical storm watches issued for multiple Caribbean islands. Heavy rainfall is anticipated in areas including Antigua and Barbuda and Puerto Rico, with accumulations of up to 6 inches. The storm is expected to make a northeast turn, posing concerns for Bermuda. Erin marks the Atlantic hurricane season’s first storm, expected to become a Category 3 hurricane while passing near Puerto Rico.
Hurricane Erin strengthened into a category 5 hurricane, located about 160 miles north of Anguilla. The NHC warns of possible flooding and landslides.
Heavy rains expected in Antigua and Barbuda, the US and British Virgin Islands, and southern and eastern Puerto Rico, with up to 4 inches and isolated totals of 6 inches.
Hurricane Erin is forecast to take a sharp turn northeast, moving between the US and Bermuda, with a closer concern for Bermuda.
Erin is the Atlantic season's first hurricane and expected to become a major Category 3 storm late this weekend, passing around 200 miles north of Puerto Rico.
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