Hurricane, Erin and Atlantic
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While the hurricane’s center wasn’t expected to hit land, it threatened to dump flooding rains in the Caribbean.
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Daily Voice on MSNNow Packing 160 MPH Winds, Monster Hurricane Erin Elevated To Category 5 Storm
Hurricane Erin has transformed from a formidable storm into a record-breaking powerhouse, roaring across the Atlantic with sustained winds of 160 mph and earning a rare Category 5 status. The National Hurricane Center confirmed Erin’s explosive intensification just before midday Saturday,
Hurricane Erin is now a Category 4 storm, rapidly intensifying overnight into early Saturday morning as it moves closer to the U.S. East Coast with sustained winds up to 155 mph.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Tropical Storm Erin, which is expected to become a hurricane later this week.
As of the latest advisory on Aug. 11, Invest 97L has a high chance — 90% — chance of strengthening in the next seven days.