Hurricane Erin Weakens to Category 3, Expected to Strengthen and Grow

Hurricane Erin's Current Status

• 🌀 Hurricane Erin has weakened to a Category 3 storm with winds at 125 miles per hour.
• 📍 The storm is currently moving west-northwest at 13 miles per hour.

Storm Strengthening and Size

• 📈 The eyewall is becoming more defined, indicating increased convection and thunderstorms.
• ⚠️ Forecasters anticipate Erin will strengthen back into a Category 4 hurricane, with winds reaching up to 145 miles per hour, likely by tomorrow.

Impact on Surrounding Areas

• 🏝️ Outer bands of the storm are affecting the Dominican Republic and Haiti, bringing tall wave heights.
• 🌊 Wave heights in the Atlantic are currently 28 ft and are expected to extend to the eastern seaboard through the work week.
• ⚠️ A high rip current risk is expected for the South Florida area.
• ⚠️ Tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the Turks and Caicos and the Bahamas.

Forecast Track

• 🗺️ The current forecast track keeps the storm away from the US mainland.
• ➡️ By the end of the week, Erin is expected to turn north and east as a weaker storm.