Tropical Storm Erin Could Become a Major Hurricane This Week

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Tropical Storm Erin is quickly intensifying and could become the first major hurricane of the 2025 season by Friday :fire: Currently moving west at 20 mph with winds of 45+ mph, Erin is tracking toward the northern Leeward Islands and may pass just north of them this weekend :water_wave: Forecasters warn that even if Erin avoids direct landfall, the East Coast could still see dangerous waves, strong surf, and rip currents by next week :cyclone:  Meteorologists are also watching two other systems in the Atlantic and Gulf, but neither is expected to develop significantly — for now :eyes: Stay informed, stay prepared, and make your hurricane plan today  WooGlobe Ref : WGA949935 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A storm is brewing in the Atlantic, and it's aiming for a dangerous upgrade.

00:04Tropical Storm

00:05Aaron is picking up speed and strength as it moves westward across the Atlantic.

00:10Located 1,400 miles east of the Leeward Islands,

00:14it's already packing winds of 45 miles per hour and climbing fast.

00:18Forecasters say Aaron could become the season's first major hurricane by Friday.

00:23That means wind speeds could blast past 110 miles per hour.

00:26Its current track shows it skimming just north of the Leeward Islands this weekend.

00:31And while most models suggest it won't hit the U.S. directly,

00:34meteorologists say it's still too early to let your guard down.

00:38Because storm paths 5 to 10 days out can shift suddenly and dramatically.

00:42Even if Aaron stays offshore,

00:44powerful waves, dangerous rip currents, and rising surf will slam the east coast by next weekend.

00:50Meanwhile, two other systems are being tracked across the Atlantic and Gulf.

00:54But only a 20% chance of development for now.

00:57Bottom line, don't wait for landfall warnings.

01:00Start preparing today.

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