Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season Friday (Aug. 15) morning, strengthening as it moves toward the northeast Caribbean and prompting tropical storm watches for parts of the northern Leeward Islands.

Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened offshore to a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm on Saturday (August 16, 2025), as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods...

“The outer bands of Erin are expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico,” the center said.