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Will Tropical Storm Erin become a hurricane?

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Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, with several sources predicting it could become a major hurricane. The storm is expected to intensify as it moves over warmer waters and reduced wind shear, with forecasts suggesting hurricane status by late tomorrow or Thursday and possibly reaching category three by the weekend.

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Possible tracks for Tropical Storm Erin

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  • Tropical Storm Erin is the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. 16s
  • Forecast models show Erin tracking well offshore from the East Coast. 43s
  • The storm could strengthen to a category three hurricane over warmer waters. 1m 2s
  • There is currently no concern for landfall, but conditions are being monitored. 55s
  • Meteorologists will continue to track Erin as it moves north of the Dominican Republic. 1m 23s
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Possible tracks for Tropical Storm Erin
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Possible tracks for Tropical Storm Erin

Erin is expected to strengthen over warmer sea surface temperatures, with the potential to reach category three status and become a major hurricane.

Erin expected to gain strength, likely become a hurricane
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The Weather Channel
21 hours 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 as it moves into a more favorable environment.

Tropical Storm Erin could become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025
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CBS News
22 hours ago
Tropical Storm Erin could become first Atlantic hurricane of 2025

Forecasters think Erin will become the first hurricane of the season by late tomorrow into Thursday morning, with potential to intensify to a major hurricane by the weekend.

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

By Saturday afternoon, Erin is forecast to reach major hurricane status, category 3, with some uncertainty in its path after that.

Tropical Storm Erin forms, forecast to be major hurricane
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The Weather Channel
2 days ago
Tropical Storm Erin forms, forecast to be major hurricane

Forecast models indicate Erin will strengthen rapidly, with wind speeds potentially reaching 150 mph, making it a major hurricane.

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