Hurricane Erin now a Category 4 storm
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U.S. National Hurricane Center said on Saturday that Hurricane Erin has developed into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane. The NHC stated adding that maximum sustained winds have increased to 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts.
Tropical Storm Erin on Wednesday continued to push west through the Atlantic with it forecast to become the season’s first hurricane, growing to major hurricane strength by the weekend,
NHC forecasters say Tropical Storm Erin is expected to become a Cat 3 hurricane by Friday. Here's the latest updates for NJ impact, models and more.
While the threat of any direct impact to the East Coast and Bahamas is easing, NHC said swells generated by Erin would likely lead to life-threatening surf and rip currents along the East Coast beaches next week.
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