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What is the status of Tropical Storm Erin?

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Tropical Storm Erin is rapidly intensifying and is expected to become a hurricane within a day, potentially reaching major hurricane status. The storm is projected to pass north of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, with significant impacts including rough surf and dangerous rip currents along the US East Coast. Most models keep Erin offshore, but close monitoring continues.

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Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength

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  • Tropical Storm Erin is rapidly strengthening and nearing hurricane status. 2s
  • The storm is expected to become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season and reach category three strength. 24s
  • Erin is forecast to stay north of most Caribbean islands but could bring rough surf and high waves to Puerto Rico and nearby regions. 40s
  • The storm may reach category four strength before turning east of the US eastern seaboard. 55s
  • Bermuda is advised to monitor the storm closely as it moves into the Atlantic. 1m 10s
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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 and may reach category three status by Sunday 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 forecast to reach hurricane strength by late tomorrow and major hurricane status by early Sunday, passing just north of Puerto Rico.

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

Erin has sustained winds of 50 mph and is expected to become a hurricane early Friday, with further strengthening to a major hurricane as it nears Puerto Rico and Bermuda.

East coast to experience dangerous rip currents from Erin
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AccuWeather
2 days ago
East coast to experience dangerous rip currents from Erin

Erin is expected to intensify into a major hurricane, bringing rough surf and dangerous rip currents to the US East Coast.

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 possibly a major hurricane east of the Bahamas.

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