Hurricane Erin briefly strengthened into a Category 5 storm. It is not expected to make a direct hit on the U.S. but will create dangerous surf.

NOAA's GOES-19 satellite captured images of Hurricane Erin as it developed in the Atlantic and then rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm.

Hurricane Erin shocked experts with how fast it became a powerful storm in the Atlantic Ocean. The US Air Force even flew into its eye and shared a dramatic video. Right now, Erin is far from land, but forecasters say people should stay alert as the hurricane could still bring strong winds,