Heavy rains expected in Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as Tropical Storm Erin nears
Summary
Heavy rains are expected in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands due to Tropical Storm Erin. The storm is moving toward the region and could cause flooding and landslides. Tropical storm watches are in place for parts of the Leeward Islands, as well as the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Erin is approaching Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
- The storm has maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (113 kph).
- Erin is located several hundred miles east of the northern Leeward Islands.
- It is moving northwest at 17 mph (28 kph).
- Tropical storm watches are in effect for parts of the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and both U.S. and British Virgin Islands.
- There is an increased risk of dangerous surf and rip currents in the western Atlantic next week.
- Erin is the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
- Forecasters predict a busy hurricane season with six to ten hurricanes, of which up to half could be major.
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