Hurricane Erin raced from a Category 1 to a Category 5 storm. If Erin keeps ramping up, is there a Category 6?

Hurricane Erin has strengthened into a dangerous Category 5 storm. The storm is currently located north of the Leeward Islands. It poses a threat to the Caribbean region with heavy rain and flooding.

On August 16, 2025, Hurricane Erin roared into a formidable Category 4 storm, packing winds of 155 mph as it churned thr ...

The storm is not currently forecast to hit land, but its strong winds are impacting nearby islands, prompting warnings of ...

The outer bands of Erin are expected to produce areas of heavy rainfall through Sunday across the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches, with ...