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Did Erin become a hurricane?

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Erin has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season, reaching at least Category 1 status and is forecast to intensify further into a major hurricane. Multiple sources confirm its hurricane status and ongoing strengthening.

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Erin strengthens into first Atlantic hurricane of 2025 season

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  • Hurricane Erin is the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season. 2s
  • The National Hurricane Center forecasts rapid intensification as Erin moves over warm waters. 8s
  • Erin is currently a minimal Category 1 hurricane, moving west-northwest at 18 mph. 18s
  • The hurricane could become a major hurricane before turning north. 49s
  • Wave impacts are expected along the entire U.S. eastern seaboard next week. 1m 0s
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Erin strengthens into first Atlantic hurricane of 2025 season
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CNN
5 hours ago
Erin strengthens into first Atlantic hurricane of 2025 season

Erin is now the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season, currently a minimal Category 1 hurricane.

Carolinas at potential risk if Erin continues to track farther west
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AccuWeather
6 hours ago
Carolinas at potential risk if Erin continues to track farther west

There is no question Erin will be a major hurricane, with a high degree of confidence about its intensification.

Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength

Erin is expected to become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season by later this morning.

When could Tropical Storm Erin become a hurricane?
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CBS America
1 day ago
When could Tropical Storm Erin become a hurricane?

Erin is expected to reach hurricane strength by late tomorrow and could become a major hurricane shortly after.

Where might Hurricane Erin cause impacts?
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AccuWeather
2 days ago
Where might Hurricane Erin cause impacts?

Erin is getting closer to transitioning from tropical storm to hurricane, expected to become a hurricane early Friday morning.

Erin to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025
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AccuWeather
2 days ago
Erin to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025

Erin is forecast to rapidly intensify into the season's first hurricane and potentially the first major hurricane early next week.

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become major hurricane
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CBS News
2 days ago
Tropical Storm Erin expected to become major hurricane

Erin is now expected to become a major hurricane that could reach the United States.

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