Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly powering up from a tropical ...

CNN By CNN Meteorologist Mary Gilbert, Allison Chinchar, Rebekah Riess, Andrew Freedman, CNN (CNN) — Powerful Hurricane Erin ...

The hurricane has strengthened from a tropical storm to a Category 5 in just 24 hours, gaining power while moving across the Caribbean Sea.

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.

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