Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly powering up from a tropical storm in a single day, the National Hurricane Center said.

Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.

As of 11:20 a.m. on Saturday, Hurricane Erin has strengthened to a Category 5 storm, NHC said.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Erin strengthened into a Category 2 storm on Friday as it approached the northeast Caribbean, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and ...

Hurricane Erin, the first of the 2025 Atlantic season, strengthened into a dangerous Category 5 storm in the northeast Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly intensifying from a tropical storm in just 24 ...

Hurricane Erin Strengthens To Category 5 Storm—Here’s What To Expect By Ty Roush, Forbes Staff. Ty Roush is a breaking news reporter based in New York City.

Hurricane Erin has strengthened into a Category 2 storm as it approaches Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides.