San Juan, Puerto Rico – Tropical Storm Erin is set to unleash heavy rain across the northernmost Leeward Islands, the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, and parts of southern and eastern Puerto Rico, with flooding and mudslide threats persisting into early next week. Streets, hillsides, and low-lying communities may see hazardous conditions as rainfall intensifies.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Watches are in effect for portions of the northern Leeward Islands, with conditions expected to begin Saturday as Erin’s core passes just north of the area. Similar impacts could reach the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico later in the weekend, prompting the possibility of additional watches as early as tonight or Friday.
Forecasters warn of isolated flash flooding, dangerous surf, and rip currents building across the western Atlantic next week, especially if Erin’s path brings it closer to the Bahamas, Bermuda, or the U.S. East Coast. While its exact track remains uncertain, coastal communities from Florida to the Carolinas are being urged to monitor updates.
Residents in watch areas should secure loose outdoor items, avoid driving through flooded roads, and prepare for possible power outages. Tropical storm warnings or upgrades may follow as Erin approaches.
