Tampa, FL – Hurricane Erin, now packing sustained winds of 75 mph, has officially become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season and is expected to intensify into a major hurricane by Saturday evening.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Erin is located in the central Atlantic and is moving west-northwest at 12 mph. While current models keep the storm offshore, forecasters say Erin will begin a gradual northward turn early next week, likely keeping it east of the U.S. coastline. The hurricane could reach Category 3 strength by Sunday morning.
The system poses no immediate landfall threat, but coastal Florida—especially along the eastern shores—may begin to see elevated surf, rip currents, and minor beach erosion by Sunday night into Monday. Boaters and beachgoers from Miami to Jacksonville should monitor updates and follow guidance from the NWS and local emergency managers.
Erin’s development marks an early start to what forecasters expect will be an active hurricane season, with warm Atlantic waters fueling stronger-than-average storms.
The National Hurricane Center will continue issuing advisories every six hours. Residents along the East Coast should stay informed as Erin evolves.
