Hurricane Erin is expected to steer clear of the U.S. East Coast, but its massive impacts could include rip currents on American beaches.

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.

Invest 97L, an area of low pressure associated with tropical wave now has a high probability of developing next week.

Hurricane Erin has weakened slightly to a Category 3 storm and, although it is slightly more south than originally forecast, is still expected to be east of the U.S. coast. Meanwhile a new system

As peak hurricane season approaches, the National Hurricane Center is tracking a new area to watch moving into the Atlantic behind Hurricane Erin. FOX Weather meteorologists explain why this area in the Atlantic can produce tropical systems.

U.S. shores are unlikely to see a direct hit, but a strong offshore hurricane can produce massive and dangerous waves well away from its center.

Hurricane Erin weakened to a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph while its outer bands pounded the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with gusty winds and heavy rains early Sunday.

Hurricane Erin remains a major hurricane as of Sunday morning and is expected to turn north off the East Coast this week.