Tropical Storm Erin expected to strengthen into hurricane
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Hurricane Erin, now a Category 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 160-mph, is expected to continue strengthening.
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Naples Daily News on MSNHurricane Erin spaghetti models, tracker. Will Category 5 storm impact Florida?
Hurricane Erin became a catastrophic Category 5 storm before noon on Saturday, Aug. 16, according to the National Hurricane Center. A Category 5 hurricane is one with winds of 157 mph or higher.
Hurricane Erin intensifies to Category 4 storm. Dangerous surf, rip currents expected on East Coast.
Hurricane Erin formed Friday and quickly escalated to a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph. The current forecast path has the storm remaining far off the East Coast.
Hurricane Erin, now a Cat 5 storm, with maximum sustained winds of 160-mph, is expected to strengthen. Will it impact Florida or Palm Beach County?