Tropical Storm Erin (updated 15 Aug 2025 @ 7am AST/EDT)
⭕ Erin is expected to strengthen to a hurricane today.
⚠️ Erin is not expected to be a direct threat to Puerto Rico, though rainfall and rough seas are expected.
📍 Erin is currently located about 570 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands. moving west-north-west at 17 MPH.
💨 Maximum sustained winds are 70 MPH. Tropical-storm-force winds (39+ MPH) extend outward from the center for 90 miles.
🔀 On the current forecast track, Erin is expected to pass to the north-east of Puerto Rico as a "major hurricane" (meaning Category 3 or higher) this coming weekend.
⛈️ Rainfall totals of 2" to 4" (and up to 6" in some places) are expected, especially in the eastern and southern parts of Puerto Rico. Flash flooding and mudslides may be possible.
🌊 Swells generated by Erin may affect the southern, eastern, and north-eastern coasts of Puerto Rico, along with all of Culebra and Vieques, over the coming 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