Tag: Hurricane Erin

Hurricane Erin Hits Category 5 Strength, Caribbean Braces for 12-Foot Waves

Hurricane Erin Hits Category 5 Strength, Caribbean Braces for 12-Foot Waves

Hurricane Erin has exploded into a Category 5 storm with winds topping 160 mph, making it the season's first major hurricane. The storm killed nine in Cape Verde from flash floods and now threatens the Caribbean with massive waves and hurricane-force winds. Forecasters warn of dangerous surf from Bermuda to the U.S. coast, sparking evacuations in North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

Hurricane Erin Sparks Massive Waves, Evacuations, and Chaos Along US East Coast

Hurricane Erin Sparks Massive Waves, Evacuations, and Chaos Along US East Coast

Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, is slamming the US East Coast with massive surf, dangerous rip currents, and evacuations—even without making landfall. This Category 4 storm’s wild winds, huge waves, and flooding have already hit North Carolina and Puerto Rico, with Bermuda bracing for a direct blow later this week.