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When will Hurricane Erin hit the U.S.?

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Hurricane Erin is expected to rapidly intensify and reach major hurricane status, passing just north of Puerto Rico and then turning away from the US mainland. Current forecasts indicate Erin will remain offshore, but hazardous surf and rip currents are likely along the US East Coast in the coming week.

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Breaking down ‘extreme’ rapid intensification of Hurricane Erin

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  • Hurricane Erin has intensified into a category 4 storm, the first major hurricane of the season.
  • The storm's wind speed increased by 60 mph in 24 hours, qualifying as extreme rapid intensification. 19s
  • Erin is sustaining winds of 130 mph and may briefly reach category 5 strength. 38s
  • The storm is expected to track between Bermuda and the U.S., avoiding direct landfall. 1m 3s
  • Erin's size may double or triple, potentially causing high surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast. 1m 26s
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Breaking down ‘extreme’ rapid intensification of Hurricane Erin
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CNN
4 hours ago
Breaking down ‘extreme’ rapid intensification of Hurricane Erin

The projected path keeps Erin between Bermuda and the United States, avoiding direct landfall but causing hazardous surf and rip currents along the US East Coast.

Hurricane Erin to hit Puerto Rico with heavy rain
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CBS News
21 hours ago
Hurricane Erin to hit Puerto Rico with heavy rain

Erin will push north of Puerto Rico, well offshore of the east coast, but could impact smaller islands like Bermuda.

Erin strengthens into first Atlantic hurricane of 2025 season
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CNN
24 hours ago
Erin strengthens into first Atlantic hurricane of 2025 season

The forecast track shows Erin will start a northerly turn, with wave impacts expected along the entire eastern seaboard next week.

Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength
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CBS News
1 day ago
Tropical Storm Erin nears hurricane strength

Erin is expected to make a turn before reaching the Bahamas and generally stay east of the US eastern seaboard.

Where might Hurricane Erin cause impacts?
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3 days ago
Where might Hurricane Erin cause impacts?

The East Coast of the US, including Virginia and North Carolina, faces a medium threat of tropical rain and wind damage, but Erin is projected to turn north before reaching the mainland.

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