San Juan, Puerto Rico – Tropical Storm Erin could move close enough to the northern Leeward Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico this weekend to bring gusty winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf, though the exact severity of those impacts remains uncertain.
According to the National Weather Service, Erin’s track will keep it over open Atlantic waters through midweek before possibly nearing land by Saturday. The storm’s center is forecast to pass northeast of the islands, but any shift could increase the threat of flooding rains, rough seas, and isolated power outages.
Residents across Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands are urged to monitor local advisories and review emergency plans, especially as this period coincides with the climatological peak of hurricane season. Coastal flooding and rip current risks may increase ahead of Erin’s closest approach.
Beyond the weekend, Erin could influence weather in the Greater Antilles, the Bahamas, Bermuda, and potentially the U.S. East Coast early next week, though confidence in that longer-term forecast is low.
Warnings and updates will be issued as the storm’s path becomes clearer.
