Tropical Storm Erin tracker: Latest path, when it'll strengthen to hurricane
Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season by Friday morning and then become a major Category 3 hurricane by Sunday morning as it passes north of Puerto Rico.
But as of now, Erin is not expected to pose a direct threat to the U.S.
This weekend, Erin’s outer bands are forecast to lash Puerto Rico, bringing heavy rain, tropical storm-force wind gusts and a high risk of rip currents.
By Monday and Tuesday, Erin is expected to remain a major hurricane as it starts to turn north.
The vast majority of meteorological modeling has Erin remaining over the ocean between Bermuda and the East Coast, passing by Bermuda around Wednesday.
While a landfall in the U.S. isn’t expected, there is a chance Erin could bring a few light rain showers to parts of the East Coast. And for those heading to the beach on the East Coast, Erin will bring a high risk of rip currents from Aug. 21 to Aug. 27.
Because Erin is still many days away, meteorologists in Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast will be watching the storm closely, as any deviation east or west could lead to significant impacts.
The National Hurricane Center predicted an above-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic.
August, September and October are the most active months of the Atlantic hurricane season, which ends on Nov. 30.
