This wave is so new that the hurricane center has yet to dub it an “invest,” a technical term that kicks off heightened scrutiny and allows global hurricane models to pick up the system and begin issuing estimated forecast tracks.

While the category 4 storm is not expected to make landfall on the U.S. east coast, it will have an impact nonetheless. Dangerous high surf and rip currents are expected from Florida to New England throughout the week.

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

The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories.

Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, reached Category 5 status before weakening, with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph.

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 develops in the Atlantic Ocean, sending large surf and dangerous conditions to the United States’ eastern seaboard. Tomorrow will be partly sunny with the chance of showers and storms. The latest 5 PM update shows that Erin remains minimal hurricane.

Heavy rains are forecast to start with the storm expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend.