Hurricane Erin strengthens to Category 5
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A few isolated morning showers pop up near the coast, but the main rain threat arrives in the afternoon and evening, especially inland, where heavy downpours could trigger flood advisories. Highs will hit the low 90s near the coast and mid-90s inland, with heat indices peaking near 105.
Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents across the U.S. eastern seaboard this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is now a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph.
Hurricane Erin formed early Friday, Aug. 15, marking the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. Here's what to expect in NC.
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FOX 35 Orlando on MSNHurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 155 mph winds in its path
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 4 strength with sustained winds of 155 mph.
5 p.m. Update: Erin is now organizing and strengthening over the Central Atlantic. Erin is expected to become at least a Catgory 3 hurricane but missing Puerto Rico to the north and staying well east of Florida. It is expected to reach Jacksonville’s latitude about early Wednesday, resulting in some rough seas and surf at area beaches next week.