Hurricane Erin strengthened 85 mph in 24 hours to a 160 mph Category 5 hurricane putting in fourth place for rapidly intensifying storms.

Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of the year, is expected to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the U.S. eastern coastline, with the Outer Banks region of North Carolina

Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.

Un huracán Erin comenzó a azotar partes del Caribe con lluvia y viento el lunes antes que, de acuerdo con los pronósticos, ocasione un oleaje

Forecasters said Erin should begin to slowly weaken as it increased wind shear. However, it's predicted to remain a major hurricane until late next week.

Weather for Friday to Monday in Miami (Aug. 15-18) according to the National Weather Service: Friday afternoon: High of 90 with a low of 80 ( rain chance 20% during the day, 20% at night) Saturday: High of 90 with a low of 79 (rain chance 40% during the day, 20% at night)

MSC Cruises is rerouting MSC World America’s Caribbean itinerary as Hurricane Erin strengths. Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic stops replaced with Mexico ports.

Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane early Sunday as a tropical storm warning was issued for the Turks and Caicos Islands and winds and heavy rains whipped the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.