Hurricane Erin formed rapidly on Friday, bringing maximum sustained winds of 70mph as it approached Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The storm is set to strengthen into a category 3 hurricane and may escalate to category 4 due to warm ocean waters. Warnings have been issued for potential flooding, landslides, and dangerous swells across affected regions. Rainfall may reach up to 6 inches, impacting areas such as Anguilla, Barbuda, and the Virgin Islands. The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor its progress as it approaches Florida.
Hurricane Erin was officially designated as a hurricane on Friday morning, bringing maximum sustained winds of 70mph and heavy rains that could lead to flooding and landslides.
Erin is expected to strengthen into a major category 3 storm by this weekend and possibly escalate to a category 4 hurricane as it continues across warm Atlantic waters.
Storm watches have been issued for various islands and regions, with forecasts indicating torrential rain and dangerous swells, potentially impacting areas such as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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