Hurricane Erin becomes a Category 4 in the Caribbean as the region braces for flooding
Summary
Hurricane Erin has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Caribbean, with maximum winds of 145 mph. The storm is currently not predicted to make landfall but may cause flooding and rough seas in nearby islands. Precautions, including closures and flood watches, are in place across affected areas.Key Facts
- Hurricane Erin is a Category 4 storm in the Caribbean, with winds up to 145 mph.
- The storm is located 150 miles northeast of Anguilla, moving west-northwest at 20 mph.
- Tropical storm watches have been issued for St. Martin, St. Barts, and St. Maarten.
- The hurricane is not expected to hit land directly, but heavy rain is forecast for the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
- Erin is expected to turn away from the U.S. but may pass near Bermuda.
- The Atlantic hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, with Erin being the first storm to reach hurricane status this year.
- The U.S. has issued flood watches and prepared shelters in Puerto Rico as a precaution.
- The U.S. Coast Guard closed several seaports in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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