Hurricane Erin intensifies to Category 4 in Atlantic, veers from U.S. coast
TL;DR
Hurricane Erin has intensified into a Category 4 storm in the Caribbean, currently not expected to hit land but affecting nearby islands with strong winds and potential flooding. It is forecast to turn away from the U.S., though Bermuda may be closer to its path. Precautions are in place in Puerto Rico, the Bahamas, and other areas as the season's first major hurricane develops in the Atlantic.
- Erin becomes a Category 4 hurricane in Caribbean and is expected to get stronger before swerving from continental U.S. CBS News
- Hurricane Erin becomes a Category 4 as it rapidly intensifies in the Atlantic CNN
- Hurricane Erin now a Cat 4 churns in Atlantic WESH
- Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 145 mph winds in its path FOX Weather
- Hurricane Erin tracker: Latest path, maps for first hurricane of Atlantic season ABC News
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