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AccuWeather\u00ae hurricane experts say\u00a0Erin<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is expected to reach Category 4 hurricane strength in the open Atlantic late this weekend or early next week as it curves to the north, bringing\u00a0dangerous rough surf and rip currents to the East Coast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0of the United States.\u00a0<\/p>

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\u201cErin is forecast to explode into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it moves across very warm waters in the open Atlantic. Water temperatures at the surface and hundreds of feet deep are several degrees higher than the historical average,\u201d AccuWeather\u00ae Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva said. \u201cErin will move into an area with little dry air and very low disruptive wind shear. Atmospheric conditions will be near perfect for rapid intensification as it curves to the north.\u201d


Caribbean Impacts Expected<\/strong>


AccuWeather\u00ae hurricane experts say locally heavy rain and gusty winds from the outer bands will impact the northern Leeward Islands from Antigua and Barbuda through Puerto Rico this weekend. 


Erin<\/strong><\/a> is currently forecast to pass north of Puerto Rico by roughly 200 miles as a Category 3 hurricane.  


Storm surge of 1-3 feet is expected to impact beaches across the region this weekend.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n


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\u201cThe core of the storm is forecast to pass north of Puerto Rico. Outer rain bands will have the potential of unleashing torrential rainfall that could trigger flash flooding and localized mudslides over the weekend into early next week,\u201d DaSilva warned. \u201cGusty winds could bring down trees and power lines. People on the island should be prepared for the possibility of power outages.\u201d


Due to expected impacts from rain, wind and storm surge, Erin currently rates as less than one on the AccuWeather RealImpact\u2122<\/a> Scale\u202f<\/a>for\u202f<\/a>Hurricanes<\/a><\/strong>\u202fin the Caribbean.\u202f 


A rating of less than one on the\u202fAccuWeather RealImpact\u2122<\/a> Scale\u202f<\/a>for\u202f<\/a>Hurricanes<\/a><\/strong>\u202f\u202findicates limited damage potential from wind and rain, as well as some coastal inundation capable of causing property damage.\u202f 


Coastal hazards along the U.S. East Coast<\/strong>


AccuWeather\u00ae hurricane experts are urging people, businesses, and officials along the East Coast to closely monitor forecast updates<\/strong><\/a> over the weekend, as a shift in the track could bring direct impacts.  


Rough surf and dangerous rip currents are expected next week along the entirety of the East Coast from South Florida to Canada. Beach erosion is also likely along the southeastern Virginia and North Carolina coast, especially in the Outer Banks. 


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\u201cErin is forecast to slowly curve to the north as it strengthens over the weekend. At this time, the storm is forecast to remain hundreds of miles off the East Coast. Major hurricanes can produce massive waves,\u201d DaSilva explained. \u201cBeaches along the entire East Coast, from Florida to New England and Atlantic Canada, will likely experience rough surf and dangerous rip currents as Erin tracks north and eventually northeast. Waves reaching 10 to 15 feet along the Outer Banks could cause beach erosion problems next week.\u201d 


AccuWeather\u00ae hurricane experts say there is the possibility that an area of high pressure, known as the Bermuda High, will extend well to the west. This, paired with a cold front and a dip in the jet stream over the eastern U.S., could also allow Erin to track significantly farther\u202fto the west. This farther west scenario would mean a greater risk of strong winds, rain and coastal flooding impacts to areas reaching eastern North Carolina, Long Island, New York and southeastern New England. 


The most likely scenario forecasts Erin remaining several hundred miles off the U.S. coast. August hurricane climatology supports this, with most of the hurricanes that have tracked in a similar manner to Erin up to this point curving back to the northeast and moving into the open Atlantic. 


Bermuda on alert<\/strong>


AccuWeather\u00ae hurricane experts forecast Erin<\/strong><\/a> to pass to the west of Bermuda next week. Depending on the exact track, it is possible that the storm can bring significant rain and wind impacts to Bermuda, as well as dangerous seafaring conditions and hazardous shore impacts, including swell and strong rip currents. <\/p>

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People in Bermuda are being urged to prepare for wind gusts up to 60-80 mph next week, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax\u2122 of 100 mph. These winds can down trees and cause localized power outages. AccuWeather hurricane experts forecast 2-4 inches of rainfall in Bermuda next Tuesday through Thursday, with an AccuWeather Local StormMax\u2122 of 8 inches.  


\u201cWaves near the center of this storm could top 50 or even 75 feet next week as Erin passes to the north and west of Bermuda,\u201d DaSilva said. \u201cPeople on the island should be prepared for rough seas, rip currents, wind gusts reaching 60 to 80 mph, and several inches of rainfall.\u201d 


Eye on the Tropics <\/strong>


AccuWeather hurricane experts are urging people to check emergency supplies, review evacuation zones and routes, and ensure insurance policies are up to date, as the climactic peak of hurricane season quickly approaches. 


The historical average date for the first Atlantic hurricane is Aug.\u202f11. Typically, the fifth named storm forms around Aug.\u202f22. The first major hurricane in the Atlantic basin typically occurs around Sept. 1.


AccuWeather hurricane experts are monitoring two additional areas at low risk of tropical development potential in the main development region of the Atlantic basin, near the area where a tropical rainstorm formed last week that developed into Erin. 


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\u201cErin will churn up the Atlantic Ocean, leaving cooler waters in its wake. Water temperatures will likely rebound within a few days after the storm passes, creating conducive conditions for additional tropical development later this month,\u201d DaSilva said. \u201cTwo tropical waves expected to push across the Atlantic later this month, following a similar route to Erin, will be closely monitored.\u201d 


AccuWeather hurricane experts are also monitoring an area with a medium risk of tropical development potential in the western Gulf through Friday night.  
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\u201cA surge of tropical moisture is expected to soak parts of southern and central Texas, regardless of tropical development. People in areas prone to flash flooding should be on alert,” DaSilva said. “Downpours could impact ongoing recovery operations in areas devastated by the Independence Day flash flood disaster in the Texas Hill Country.\u201d 


The\u202fAccuWeather\u00ae 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast<\/a><\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>predicts 13 to 18 named storms, including seven to 10 hurricanes and three to five major hurricanes that reach Category 3 strength or higher on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. A Category 3 hurricane has sustained winds between 111 and 129 miles per hour.\u202f\u202f\u202f


AccuWeather\u00ae is forecasting\u202fthree to six direct impacts to the U.S. this year<\/a><\/strong>,<\/strong> which is the same range AccuWeather\u00ae forecast for the\u202fhistoric 2024 Atlantic hurricane season<\/a><\/strong>.\u202f\u202fAccuWeather\u00ae was the first known source to issue an Atlantic hurricane season forecast in March.\u202f\u202f\u202f 


AccuWeather\u00ae hurricane experts issued an update in May, urging people, businesses, officials and emergency responders to prepare for\u202fan\u202fincreased risk of flooding and tornado impacts<\/a><\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>reaching far inland after landfall, similar to last year.\u202f 
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