Hurricane Erin is the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, downgraded to Category 3 with sustained winds of 125 mph. Initially categorized as a catastrophic Category 5, it is moving west-northwest at nearly 14 mph and is expected to turn north. The storm's swells will affect the northern Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and other regions, creating hazardous surf conditions. Additionally, there are concerns about increased wildfire risks due to Erin's dry winds potentially igniting dry vegetation.
Hurricane Erin, initially a Category 5 storm with maximum winds of 160 mph, has been downgraded to a Category 3 with sustained winds of 125 mph.
Erin is currently moving west-northwest at nearly 14 mph and is expected to turn northward in the coming days while affecting multiple regions.
Swells from Hurricane Erin will impact the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and the east coast of the U.S., leading to life-threatening surf and rip currents.
Concerns about wildfire risks are heightened due to Erin's dry winds, which may ignite parched vegetation if human activity sparks flames.
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