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Is Erin a hurricane?

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Erin is currently a tropical storm but is forecast to become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, with several sources expecting it to intensify into a major hurricane.

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When could Tropical Storm Erin become a hurricane?

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  • Tropical storm Erin is intensifying in the Atlantic with 50 mph winds. 13s
  • Erin is forecast to reach hurricane strength within a day and possibly become a major hurricane soon after. 20s
  • The storm's track is expected to pass just north of Puerto Rico, with some impacts likely for the island. 29s
  • Forecast confidence decreases beyond several days, so the storm's long-term path remains uncertain. 42s
  • Severe flooding and high heat are also affecting the southeastern United States. 49s
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When could Tropical Storm Erin become a hurricane?
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CBS America
4 hours ago
When could Tropical Storm Erin become a hurricane?

We expect it to get to hurricane strength by late tomorrow and then major hurricane by early Sunday or late in the day on Sunday.

Where might Hurricane Erin cause impacts?
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AccuWeather
15 hours ago
Where might Hurricane Erin cause impacts?

Aaron has sustained winds of 50 miles an hour, getting closer and closer to transitioning from that tropical storm phase to the hurricane phase.

Erin to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025
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AccuWeather
1 day ago
Erin to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025

This is going to rapidly intensify into the season's first hurricane in the Atlantic Basin, and the first major hurricane early next week.

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become major hurricane
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CBS News
1 day ago
Tropical Storm Erin expected to become major hurricane

We'll look for it to be our first hurricane of the Atlantic season by Friday, and then as we head towards Saturday and Sunday to category three status.

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

Erin is forecast to be the first hurricane and potentially the first major hurricane of the season.

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