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Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic near Caribbean Islands

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Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic near Caribbean Islands

Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in Atlantic waters just north of the Caribbean on Saturday (August 16, 2025), rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a single day, the National Hurricane Centre said. While the compact hurricane’s centre was not expected to strike land, it threatened to dump flooding … Read more

Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 4 as it nears Caribbean

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Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 4 as it nears Caribbean

This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Erin on August 16, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday (August 16, 2025) and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Centre said. The storm is currently 240 kilometres northeast of … Read more