Hurricane Erin remains a Category 5
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The first hurricane of the season is likely to form in the Atlantic Ocean Over the next few days or so. Tropical Storm Erin has not become any stronger today, but it will soon. The most likely path will take the storm just north of the Caribbean,
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Daily Voice on MSNNew Update: Tropical Storm Erin Nears Major Hurricane Status As East Coast Eyes Impact
Tropical Storm Erin, a brewing powerhouse in the Atlantic, is gaining strength and is forecast to become the season’s first hurricane by the weekend. It has the potential to be a major hurricane, prompting millions along the US East Coast and Caribbean to keep a close watch.
The chances that rain and wind from Tropical Storm Erin will hit the East Coast have risen slightly this week.
As of the latest advisory on Aug. 11, Invest 97L has a high chance — 90% — chance of strengthening in the next seven days.
The National Hurricane Center is predicting Invest 97L could become a tropical depression or tropical storm as early as later this morning, Aug. 11.
Erin becomes the Atlantic season's first hurricane. Current forecasts predict Erin will become a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. A significant risk of dangerous surf and rip currents are forecast along western Atlantic beaches next week.