Friday, August 15 2025
Hurricane Erin is the official term now. It is the fifth named storm of the season and has become the first hurricane in the Atlantic. Winds are now 75 mph and intensifying as forecast. Over the next few days, the conditions support more organization and rapid growth. This storm is expected to reach Category 3 intensity and become a major hurricane over the weekend.
The forecast track continues to keep this north of the Caribbean, East of the Bahamas, and West of Bermuda. Threading the needle with the eye is one thing; there will still be an impact with outer rain bands, and large waves will impact these areas.
Here is the latest update.
Winds documented with the 5 AM EDT Friday update at 70 mph. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 90 miles from the center.
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for…
This will be the first hurricane of the season in the Atlantic and is expected to become a Category 3 or higher Major Hurricane.
Now a Hurricane, Erin is expected to reach Category 3 Intensity this weekend. This would make it a Major Hurricane with winds of 111 mph or higher!
Still expected to pass NORTH of the Caribbean Islands, East of The Bahamas, AND West of Bermuda.
Both the Control and Mean have this curving away from the US East Coast. However, it will churn up waters and rip currents next week.
The typical curve is expected to pass well between the US and Bermuda.
The rain bands will affect the Northeast Caribbean Islands and maybe the Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina. A cold front approaching from the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes will bring rain to the Mid-Atlantic and keep Erin well offshore.
A cold front heading across the Ohio Valley is expected to help keep Hurricane Erin off the coast.
Waves 8 to 12 Feet across the Mid-Atlantic Coast.
Over 50 Foot waves near the center of the storm, well off the coast.
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