Hurricane Erin is a dangerous Cat 5 hurricane
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Palm Beach County shouldn't expect any effects from Hurricane Erin, which formed in the Atlantic on Aug. 15 and rapidly strengthened to a catastrophic Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds on Saturday, Aug. 16, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Erin has surged to Category 4 storm status and could bring dangerous surf and rip currents to the Jersey Shore next week as it remains far out to see.