Will Erin become a hurricane?

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Erin is forecast to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, with several sources predicting it will reach major hurricane status. The transition from tropical storm to hurricane is expected within the next 24-48 hours, with intensification likely as it moves into warmer waters and lower wind shear. Most models indicate Erin will turn north, staying offshore.

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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?

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?

AccuWeather

15 hours ago

Where might Hurricane Erin cause impacts?

Erin has sustained winds of 50 miles an hour, getting closer to transitioning from tropical storm to hurricane. Looks like that's gonna happen early on Friday morning.

East coast to experience dangerous rip currents from Erin

AccuWeather

1 day ago

East coast to experience dangerous rip currents from Erin

This is going to intensify into a major hurricane, that's category 3 or greater, early next week.

Erin to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025

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

CBS News

1 day ago

Tropical Storm Erin expected to become major hurricane

Tropical storm Erin now expected to become a major hurricane that could reach the United States.

AccuWeather

2 days ago

Where is Tropical Storm Erin going?

Likely to become our first hurricane of the season in about 48 hours. That would be Thursday afternoon or evening, and then a major hurricane likely into Saturday evening.