Tropical Storm Erin Nears Hurricane Strength, Threatens Caribbean and U.S. East Coast
Tropical Storm Erin Nears Hurricane Strength, Threatens Caribbean and U.S. East Coast
Tropical Storm Erin is rapidly intensifying in the Atlantic and is poised to become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season as early as late Thursday. Located approximately 820 miles west of Cape Verde, the storm poses a growing concern for the Caribbean and potentially the U.S. East Coast.
Federal forecasters at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) report that Erin currently has maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour. The storm is expected to continue strengthening as it tracks swiftly westward over warm ocean waters towards the Caribbean, with a gradual turn to the west-northwest anticipated.
The NHC has increased the likelihood of Erin moving closer to Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the northern Leeward Islands. While specific impacts remain uncertain, forecasters indicate that parts of the U.S. East Coast, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Greater Antilles could also be affected next week.
Tragically, the storm has already caused significant devastation. At least eight people were killed on the Cape Verde island of Sao Vicente following severe storms, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday. Cape Verde President Jose Maria Pereira Neves confirmed on Monday that heavy rains resulted in fatalities and property damage on the island. This heightened activity aligns with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) earlier prediction of an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, forecasting 13-19 named storms, influenced by warmer ocean temperatures and weak wind shear.
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