Hurricane Erin becomes Category 3 storm

WorldEnvironment
16 Aug 2025 • 8:10 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Hurricane Erin strengthened to a Category 3 storm in the Caribbean early on Saturday.
  • The National Hurricane Center reported that Erin is expected to intensify further throughout the day.
  • The storm is currently located 170 miles northeast of Anguilla, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.
  • Erin is moving west-northwest at 20 mph, with strong winds affecting nearby islands.
  • It is not currently forecast to make landfall and is expected to swerve away from the continental United States.

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