Here’s What We Know About Hurricane Erin So Far
Hurricane Specialist Lissa Bucci at the National Hurricane Center in Miami monitors satellite imagery of Hurricane Erin as the storm develops in the Atlantic, August 13, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Hurricane Erin, a Category 5 storm on Saturday, August 16, 2025, has weakened to Category 3 but remains powerful in the Atlantic. The NHC reported on August 17 that Erin carried sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) while moving West to Northwest at 13 mph (20 km/h).
Jamie Rhome of the National Hurricane Center points to Hurricane Erin’s location and intensity during a live update, showing sustained winds of 125 mph, as posted on August 17, 2025 | Source: YouTube/nwsnhc
The storm is forecast to turn northward early this week while increasing in size and strength, and will remain a