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Hurricane Erin Downgraded: Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands Brace for Impact | N18G

Hurricane Erin, the first major storm of the 2025 Atlantic season, has been downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center Despite the downgrade, Erin continues to pose life-threatening risks across the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and parts of the Bahamas, Bermuda, and the U.S. East Coast231. The storm’s outer bands have already caused flooding, downed trees, and power outages in Puerto Rico. Forecasts warn of 3 to 6 inches of rainfall, with isolated areas receiving up to 8 inches, increasing the risk of mudslides, landslides, and urban flooding Erin’s path is expected to shift northward by Monday, skirting the Turks and Caicos Islands and southeastern Bahamas, before moving offshore near Bermuda later in the week. Coastal regions from North Carolina to Atlantic Canada are advised to monitor the storm closely due to potential rip currents and strong winds

first published: Aug 18, 2025 09:33 am