Erin, Puerto Rico and National Hurricane Center
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Tropical Storm Erin making its way across the Atlantic Ocean. What to consider for your Myrtle Beach vacation. August, September and October are the most active months of hurricane season.
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Soy Carmín on MSNAtlantic Awakens: Tropical Storm Erin Expected to Become Season's First Hurricane, Puerto Rico on Alert
As summer peaks, so does the Atlantic hurricane season, and the first major storm is now on our doorstep. According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC), Tropical Storm Erin is on a rapid westward path and is projected to strengthen into the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season as early as Thursday,
The peak intensity is now expected at a strong Cat 3 with winds of 125 mph. The storm will miss a direct hit to the Windward Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola. Once the system is north of Puerto Rico,
The Outer Banks is also under a tropical storm warning; Erin is forecast to hit the islands with heavy rain and rough winds on Wednesday night. Erin will intensify on Wednesday, and its wind field will widen significantly,
Forecasts nudge Erin's likely path to the west, increasing the risks at U.S. beaches. Tropical storm conditions are expected in North Carolina's Outer Banks starting late Wednesday.