Hurricane Erin strengthens into a Category 2 storm
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Over the weekend, northern portions of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico are expected to receive tropical rain ranging from 2 to 4 inches, with isolated totals up to 6 inches. Flash flooding, landslides and mudslides will be the main concerns over the next several days.
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The Weather Channel on MSNErin Remains A Rare Category 5 Hurricane; Heavy Rain Threat In Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Erin, the first hurricane of the season, is now a powerful Category 5 hurricane. Here's where it could head in the week ahead.
Hurricane Erin may cruise past the U.S. shoreline, but the Category 4 storm will create potentially dangerous conditions along the East Coast next week. FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross breaks it all down.
Erin continues to rapidly intensify as it taps into the warm waters northeast of the Leeward Islands, along with the favorable atmospheric conditions.
By Samuel Peters Captain Tanez Francis produced a timely knock to guide the Leeward Islands Tropical Wave to a hard-fought draw against Jamaica in their open