Hurricane Erin Intensifies to Category 3, Leeward Islands on Alert as East Coast Braces for Swells
Hurricane Erin Intensifies to Category 3, Leeward Islands on Alert as East Coast Braces for Swells Hurricane Erin has rapidly strengthened into a powerful Category 3 storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, making it the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. Tropical storm watches are currently in effect for the Northern Leeward Islands, including St. Martin, St. Barts, Anguilla, and Barbuda, where breezy and rainy conditions are anticipated over the next 48 hours. Erin is projected…