AccuWeather forecasters are expecting Erin to strengthen into a hurricane and sideswipe Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands before turning north.
Breakdown
- Tropical Storm Erin is likely to become the first hurricane of the season within 48 hours.
- The storm is expected to cause damaging surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding along the U.S. east coast. 11s
- Forecast models show two possible paths: one taking Erin out to sea, the other bringing it closer to the east coast. 1m 22s
- The British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico could see wind gusts of 40-60 mph and 1-2 inches of rain. 1m 55s
- There is a risk to lives and property, especially for those in the water. 2m 3s