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Powerful Hurricane Erin Threatens Bahamas and U.S. East Coast
18 Aug
Summary
- Hurricane Erin reintensified to a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds
- Erin expected to bring flooding to Bahamas and Hispaniola, and life-threatening surf to U.S. East Coast
- NOAA and Air Force captured stunning footage inside Erin's eye
On July 18, 2025, Hurricane Erin reintensified into a powerful Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph. The National Hurricane Center reports that Erin is expected to strengthen further as it threatens the Bahamas and Hispaniola with possible flooding, and is forecast to bring life-threatening surf conditions to the eastern U.S. coast this week.
Overnight, Erin strengthened from a Category 3 to a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters say "additional strengthening is expected today" as the storm gradually turns north on a path that will send it between the U.S. and Bermuda over the coming days. Erin was located 105 miles north-northeast of the Grand Turk Island and about 915 miles south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, as of the latest advisory.
Notably, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters have captured stunning footage from inside Erin's eye over the Atlantic Ocean. This rare footage provides a unique glimpse into the powerful storm system.
