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Is Erin going to hit the U.S. as a hurricane?

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Erin is expected to become a major hurricane, but most forecast models currently show it curving away from the U.S. coast. The exact path remains uncertain, but landfall is not predicted at this time. Coastal areas may still experience dangerous surf and rip currents.

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Tropical Storm Erin expected to become major hurricane

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  • Tropical storm Erin is expected to become a major hurricane and could reach category three status. 6s
  • Dangerous rip currents are affecting beaches in the northeast, including New Jersey. 11s
  • Flash flooding in Georgia and Tennessee has led to water rescues and evacuations. 19s
  • Most forecast models suggest Erin will curve away from the U.S., but its path is still uncertain. 1m 22s
  • Extreme heat warnings are in place for parts of the western and central U.S., with temperatures well above average. 1m 37s
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Tropical Storm Erin expected to become major hurricane
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CBS News
19 hours ago
Tropical Storm Erin expected to become major hurricane

Most forecast models still curve Erin away from the U.S., but it is too far out to determine if it will impact the U.S. for sure.

Where is Tropical Storm Erin going?
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AccuWeather
1 day ago
Where is Tropical Storm Erin going?

Erin is most likely to stay offshore, but will cause damaging surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding along the U.S. east coast.

Possible tracks for Tropical Storm Erin
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CBS News
2 days ago
Possible tracks for Tropical Storm Erin

All the spaghetti models continue to show Erin tracking well offshore as we head into Sunday and Monday of next week.

Erin expected to gain strength, likely become a hurricane
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The Weather Channel
2 days ago
Erin expected to gain strength, likely become a hurricane

A trough is expected to eventually steer Erin out to sea.

Tropical Storm Erin could become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025
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CBS News
2 days ago
Tropical Storm Erin could become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025

It is way out there, way too far ahead to make a call, but there may be an escape route out to sea for Erin.

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