Hurricane Erin Strengthens to Category 5

Hurricane Erin has strengthened to a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane, according to a special update from the National Hurricane Center. The storm has winds of 160 mph with even higher gusts. Heavy rainfall continues for the Northern Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. Tropical storm gust are possible for the Northern Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas. This storm will also create life-threatening swells for the Bahamas and the Eastern US this week.