Erin becomes a Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean as region braces for flooding
Source: AP
By DÁNICA COTO
Updated 7:56 AM CDT, August 16, 2025
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Center said.
The storm is currently 150 miles (240 kilometers) northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 kph). It is moving west-northwest at 20 mph (31 kph).
It is currently not forecast to hit land, but strong winds are affecting nearby islands, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding, landslides and mudslides. The Hurricane Center said it will eventually swerve away from the continental United States.
Tropical storm watches are in place for St. Martin, St. Barts and St. Maarten.
Read more: https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-erin-caribbean-9801bea558cc1fb9005f1c5235354a67
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Link: https://www.weather.gov/sju/
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