Erin becomes a Category 4 hurricane in Caribbean
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Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic near Caribbean Islands
Hurricane Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 storm Saturday in the Caribbean, where it threatened to dump flooding
5 p.m. Update: Erin is now organizing and strengthening over the Central Atlantic. Erin is expected to become at least a Catgory 3 hurricane but missing Puerto Rico to the north and staying well east of Florida. It is expected to reach Jacksonville’s latitude about early Wednesday, resulting in some rough seas and surf at area beaches next week.
Hurricane season spans from June 1 to November 30. Here’s what you should know before Erin or any future storm approaches land.