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Caribbean officials warn of heavy rains and big waves as Tropical Storm Erin nears
Tropical Storm Erin, the fifth named storm this season, may rapidly intensify into a Category 3 hurricane as it nears northern Caribbean islands, officials said.
- Wednesday, officials in the northern Caribbean warned of heavy rains and dangerous swells as Tropical Storm Erin was located about 890 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands.
- Forecasters note Tropical Storm Erin is moving into an area of the Atlantic primed for rapid intensification, and Alex DaSilva said, `the waters are incredibly warm.`
- The National Hurricane Center in Miami projects Tropical Storm Erin will remain over open waters, passing north-northeast of Antigua and Barbuda, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with winds of 60 mph and moving west at 17 mph.
- Amid long-range forecasting challenges, Michael Lowry said nearly all models have Erin turning safely east of the U.S. next week, but uncertainty remains for the Bahamas, the east coast of the United States, and Bermuda.
- Forecasts show the Atlantic hurricane season may produce six to 10 hurricanes, with up to half reaching major status, as Erin could become a Category 3 storm by late Saturday.
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Tropical Storm Erin pushes west toward Puerto Rico, Hispaniola
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- There were no changes in the intensity of Tropical Storm Erin in Thursday's 11 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center. Erin has 60 mph sustained winds and is slowing down slightly, moving west at 17 mph. Erin is approximately 1,000 miles east of the Leeward Islands. Tropical storm force winds are set to arrive at the island tomorrow night, and Puerto Rico and Hispaniola on Saturday. Erin will strengthen into …
Authorities in the north of the Caribbean warned Thursday about heavy rains and dangerous waves as tropical storm Erin approached the region.
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