Erin was a Category 3 hurricane Sunday morning, the National Hurricane Center said in its 8 a.m. update, with sustained winds of 125 mph, with tropical storm-force winds reaching out 205 miles.

Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened offshore to a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm on Saturday (August 16, 2025), as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods...

Tropical storm watches were issued for St Martin, St Barts and St Maarten and the Hurricane Center warned that heavy rain in some areas could trigger flash flooding, landslides and mudslides.