Hurricane Erin weakens to a Category 3 but remains dangerous
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Hurricane Erin weakened to a Category 3 hurricane Sunday, its outer bands lashing the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, as forecasters warned the storm was rapidly growing in size and would gain new strength.
Hurricane Erin is forecast to continue growing in size, with hurricane-force winds extending up to 50 miles from its center.
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for St. Martin, St. Barthélemy and Sint Maarten, but the storm should largely spare the Lesser Antilles. Puerto Rico could see rain showers and blustery winds,