Erin Intensifies: Caribbean Braces for Potential Impact
Hurricane Erin, a Category 4 storm, is intensifying in the Caribbean, threatening nearby islands with strong winds and potential flooding. While currently forecasted to turn away from the US, its path may impact Bermuda. Officials across affected regions are preparing for possible emergency responses.
Erin has escalated into a Category 4 hurricane, intensifying its ferocious path through the Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Centre. The powerful storm, stationed 240 kilometres northeast of Anguilla, boasts maximum sustained winds of 230 kph, advancing west-northwest at 31 kph.
While Erin is not projected to strike land directly, its alarming strength is impacting nearby islands. Meteorologists have issued warnings for potential flooding, landslides, and mudslides. The Hurricane Centre predicts the storm will veer away from the continental United States, but its trajectory requires keen observation.
Amidst these developments, regions such as the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico face heavy rainfall. In anticipation, the US government has mobilized Federal Emergency Management Agency resources and issued flood watches. Meanwhile, the Bahamas has readied public shelters, underscoring widespread precautionary measures.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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