Hurricane Erin (updated 17 Aug 2025 @ 6am AST/EDT)
⭕ Erin is currently a Category 3 hurricane.
⚠️ Erin is not expected to be a direct threat to Puerto Rico, though rainfall and rough seas are expected.
📍 Erin is currently located about 155 miles north of San Juan, moving west-northwest at 14 MPH. Erin is expected to turn more northward on Monday and Tuesday.
💨 Maximum sustained winds are 125 MPH. Hurricane-force winds (75+ MPH) extend outward from the center for 25 miles. Tropical-storm-force winds (39+ MPH) extend outward from the center for 205 miles.
💨 Squalls with wind gusts to tropical-storm force may occur over portions of Puerto Rico through Sunday.
⛈️ Rainfall totals of 3" to 6" (and up to 8" in some places) are expected, especially in the eastern and southern parts of Puerto Rico. Localize flooding, flash floods, landslides, and mudslides may be possible.
🌊 Swells generated by Erin will continue affect the southern, eastern, and north-eastern coasts of Puerto Rico, along with all of Culebra and Vieques, for the next couple of days. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions.
🧿 Keep an eye on our weather page for updates from the National Hurricane Center
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