Hurricane Erin has intensified into a Category 5 super hurricane, with sustained winds near 160 mph (255 km/h). The storm is currently moving northwest of the Northern Leeward Islands, generating life-threatening surf, heavy rain, and storm surge risks across the Caribbean and Atlantic. This page provides a real-time path tracker and a regional risk summary table to help you understand the evolving situation.
🗺️ Live Path Tracker
Source: U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) – Updated every 3 hours.
🌍 Regional Risk Summary
Region | Primary Risks | Risk Level |
---|---|---|
Northern Leeward Islands | Heavy rain, flash flooding, coastal surge | 🔴 High |
Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands | Dangerous surf, localized flooding, power outages | 🟠 Moderate–High |
Hispaniola (DR & Haiti) | Rain bands, landslide risk in mountains | 🟠 Moderate |
Turks & Caicos | Storm surge, high surf, marine hazards | 🔴 High |
Bahamas | High surf, strong rip currents, coastal flooding | 🟡 Moderate |
Bermuda | Potential wind/rain impacts if track shifts west | 🟡 Moderate |
U.S. East Coast | Rip currents, large swells, minor coastal flooding | 🟢 Low–Moderate |
📊 What to Watch
- How long Erin maintains Category 5 intensity over warm waters.
- Whether the storm track shifts closer to Bermuda or the U.S. East Coast.
- Secondary threats such as storm surge and wildfire weather setups.
❓ FAQ — Hurricane Erin
1. Where is Hurricane Erin right now?
North of Anguilla, moving northwest over open Atlantic waters.
2. Is the U.S. mainland at risk?
Direct landfall is unlikely, but East Coast beaches face rip currents and high surf.
3. Which regions face the highest danger?
The Northern Leeward Islands, Turks & Caicos, and Puerto Rico are most at risk from flooding and surge.
4. How strong is Erin?
Currently Category 5, with sustained winds near 160 mph (255 km/h).
5. How often is the forecast updated?
NHC updates forecasts every 3 hours with track maps and advisories.
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