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What is the latest on Tropical Storm Erin?

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Tropical Storm Erin is intensifying in the Atlantic and is expected to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season, possibly reaching Category 3 status. Most models predict Erin will remain offshore, but dangerous surf and rip currents are expected along the US East Coast, with some risk of impacts to Puerto Rico and the Carolinas. Meteorologists are closely monitoring its path as confidence in long-range forecasts remains low.

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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
6 hours 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 by early Sunday or late Sunday. The track takes it just north of Puerto Rico, with some impacts anticipated.

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

Erin has sustained winds of 50 mph and is expected to become a hurricane early Friday, potentially reaching Category 3 as it approaches Puerto Rico and Bermuda. US East Coast faces a medium threat of rain and wind damage.

East coast to experience dangerous rip currents from Erin
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AccuWeather
1 day ago
East coast to experience dangerous rip currents from Erin

Erin is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane, generating rough and potentially damaging surf and dangerous rip currents along the entire US East Coast. Moderate risk remains for the North Carolina coastline.

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

Erin is forecast to rapidly intensify into the season's first hurricane, possibly a major hurricane east of the Bahamas. Most models predict a northward turn, avoiding direct US landfall, but dangerous surf and rip currents are expected.

Where is Tropical Storm Erin going?
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AccuWeather
2 days ago
Where is Tropical Storm Erin going?

Erin is likely to become a hurricane in about 48 hours and a major hurricane by Saturday evening. It is expected to stay offshore but cause damaging surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding along the US east coast.

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

Forecast models show Erin tracking well offshore from the East Coast, with potential to reach Category 3 status. There is no current concern for landfall, but the situation is being closely monitored.

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 moving west at 22 mph with 45 mph winds and is expected to strengthen as it enters a more favorable environment, likely becoming the first hurricane and possibly the first major hurricane of the season.

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

Erin is about 3,000–4,000 miles from land, not yet well-organized, but is forecast to become a hurricane by late tomorrow into Thursday and could intensify to a major hurricane by the weekend.

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