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Tropical Storm Erin Forecasted to Become a Major Hurricane. Will It Hit the DC Area?

Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to reach category 3 with 115 mph winds by Sunday, becoming the season's first major hurricane earlier than the usual September 1 timing.

  • On Monday, August 11, 2025, Tropical Storm Erin formed off Africa’s coast as the fifth Atlantic storm, with forecasts it will become the season’s first hurricane by Friday.
  • Analysis shows environmental factors, including warm Atlantic waters and relaxing upper-level winds, are creating conditions conducive to Erin's strengthening, forecasters say.
  • Forecast models show Erin will become a hurricane on Aug. 15 and strengthen into a major hurricane by Sunday morning, Aug. 17, with winds reaching 115 mph.
  • Impacts may include heavy rain, gusty winds, and rough surf for residents in the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico as Erin passes north this weekend.
  • Looking ahead, forecasters warn the season is entering its most active stretch amid an above-average Atlantic hurricane season, with Erin intensifying earlier than usual.
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The Royal GazetteThe Royal Gazette
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Tropical Storm causes cruise to reroute from Bermuda

A cruise ship has switched course from Bermuda to the US as Tropical Storm Erin, forecast to build into a major hurricane, continues to head west across the tropical Atlantic. Alisha dos Santos, for C...

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Boston GlobeBoston Globe
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Five things to know about soon-to-be Hurricane Erin - The Boston Globe

From the track to intensification, here's what we can expect from Tropical Storm Erin as it strengthens into the Atlantic's first hurricane of the 2025 season.

·Boston, United States
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Naples Daily NewsNaples Daily News
Center

Tropical Storm Erin to become a hurricane. How will storm impact Florida? A roundup of forecasts

We gathered predictions on how "Hurricane Erin" could impact Florida as Category 3 storm. National Hurricane Center, Jim Cantore, Accuweather weigh in

·Naples, United States
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Palm Beach PostPalm Beach Post
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Tropical Storm Erin strengthening. Could be strong Cat 3 this weekend. What Florida can expect

Erin is expected to become a hurricane Friday, Aug. 15 and a major hurricane by Sunday morning.

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USA TodayUSA Today
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Tropical Storm Erin could be strong Cat 3 hurricane this weekend. What Florida can expect

Erin is expected to become a hurricane Friday, Aug. 15 and a major hurricane by Sunday morning. What Florida can expect from the storm.

·United States
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NBC MiamiNBC Miami
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John Morales looks at Erin – soon to become hurricane – and its anticipated indirect impacts to land

Erin is expected to strengthen into a powerful hurricane as it approaches the Caribbean. Thankfully, only indirect impacts are anticipated for the Leeward and Virgin Islands as well as Puerto Rico.

·Miami, United States
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