The storm is not currently forecast to hit land, but its strong winds are impacting nearby islands, prompting warnings of ...

Hurricane Erin exploded into a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean on Saturday (local time), strengthening from a tropical ...

Hurricane Erin has intensified into a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm, becoming the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.

Hurricane Erin on Saturday strengthened into a fearsome Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 160 mph as the storm traveled west over the Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center.

While it is not forecasted to hit land, strong winds are affecting nearby islands, raising concerns about flooding and landslides.