Hurricane Erin weakens to category three after powerful surge
Storm brings relief to Puerto Rico but keeps the East Coast on alert for dangerous surf and rip currents
Storm brings relief to Puerto Rico but keeps the East Coast on alert for dangerous surf and rip currents
Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 hurricane season, is currently classified as a category three hurricane as of Sunday evening. Earlier this weekend, Erin swept through Puerto Rico, leaving behind widespread power outages and heavy rainfall before beginning to weaken.
Hurricane Erin is currently packing sustained winds of 125 mph and is north of Puerto Rico. Coastal communities from the Bahamas and up through the U.S. East Coast are on high alert due to the risk of dangerous waves and rip currents as Erin continues its journey across the Atlantic.
Although the full extent of the damage from Erin’s earlier strength is still being assessed, there is widespread relief as the hurricane’s intensity has diminished and its path is curving away from making a direct impact on the United States. Still, Erin remains a significant threat and authorities urge continued caution for those in the storm’s projected path.
