Hurricane Erin Intensifies to Category 5, Threatening U.S. Coastlines

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Hurricane Erin has strengthened to a Category 5 storm with winds near 160 mph, threatening the East Coast, Bahamas, and Atlantic Canada with heavy rainfall, dangerous surf, and rip currents, prompting warnings and flood watches in affected areas.
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- Erin strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane, NHC says Reuters
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