Hurricane Erin Maintains Category 4 Intensity in Atlantic with Coastal Hazards
The hurricane currently has maximum sustained winds of 140 miles per hour (225 kilometers per hour) and a minimum central pressure of 935 millibars.
ATLANTIC — Hurricane Erin, currently positioned at approximately 23.1 degrees north latitude and 70.8 degrees west longitude, features maximum sustained winds of 140 miles per hour (225 kilometers per hour) and a minimum central pressure of 935 millibars.
Hurricane Erin Rapidly Intensifies to Category 5, Prompting Coast Guard Port Condition YANKEE in Caribbean
CARIBBEAN — Hurricane Erin has undergone rapid intensification, escalating from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane within 24 hours.
The storm is moving west-northwest at 10 miles per hour (16 kilometers per hour), having previously peaked as a Category 5 system with winds reaching 160 miles per hour (257 kilometers per hour) before fluctuating in strength.
Recent aircraft reconnaissance confirms its organization as a major hurricane, with outer bands affecting nearby islands. Observations indicate the system has undergone an eye-wall replacement cycle, contributing to its current size and intensity.
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