Erin has become the first hurricane of the atlantic season, with several areas already on alert for heavy rain while strong waves and rip currents are possible along the east coast of the united states as early as next week. Follow the progress of hurricane erin with these live maps tracking the storm from fox weather, your hurricane hq. Hurricane erin slowly moved northward on tuesday, triggering rough surf and dangerous rip currents along the east coast that have already resulted in dozens of water rescues, swimming bans, and. Erin could become a hurricane as soon as thursday morning People in nearby areas, such as the leeward islands and the east coast, should monitor local weather guidance as the storm develops. Erin reached a dangerous category 5 status saturday with 160 mph (260 kph) winds before weakening
It is expected to remain a large, major hurricane into midweek. Hurricane erin pounded the north carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea thursday It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the u.s Steady strengthening is expected during the next few days and erin is forecast to become a hurricane later today and could become a major hurricane by this weekend, the center said. Erin has reached warmer water that will allow the storm to strengthen into a hurricane late this week.
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