Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to strengthen into the Atlantic’s first hurricane of 2025 by Saturday morning, reaching major Category 3 status by Sunday as it passes north of Puerto Rico.
No Direct Threat to U.S.
As of now, Erin is not expected to make landfall in the U.S. Most forecast models keep the storm over the Atlantic, tracking between Bermuda and the East Coast. It’s projected to pass near Bermuda around Wednesday.
Impacts for Puerto Rico and East Coast
Puerto Rico could see 1 to 2 inches of rain, rough surf, and a high risk of rip currents this weekend and into early next week. On the U.S. East Coast, beaches may experience dangerous rip currents from Aug. 21–27, along with a small chance of light rain showers.
Storm Monitoring Continues
Meteorologists warn that any shift in Erin’s path could change its impact. The Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30, is entering its most active months—August, September, and October—with an above-normal number of storms predicted.
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