Hurricane Erin intensifies to category 4 as it nears Caribbean

Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday (August 16, 2025) and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Centre said.

The storm is currently 240 kilometres northeast of Anguilla with maximum sustained winds of 230 kph. It is moving west-northwest at 31 kph.

It is currently not forecast to hit land, but strong winds are affecting nearby islands, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding, landslides and mudslides. The Hurricane Centre said it will eventually swerve away from the continental United States.