Erin becomes 1st hurricane of Atlantic season
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Two-and-a-half months into the season, the region has its first documented hurricane, and it could impact Long Island beaches.
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The Cool Down on MSNHurricane experts watch as Tropical Storm Erin brews in Atlantic Ocean: 'Could result in a period of rapid intensification'
Tropical Storm Erin, now spinning far out in the central Atlantic Ocean, could undergo rapid intensification into a powerful 125-mph hurricane. According to Direct Weather's forecast, ski resorts like Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain may see less snow than usual.
As all eyes focus on the storm, another heat advisory issued for scorching temperatures heading into the weekend.
Hurricane Erin would have the potential to trigger 100-foot waves as it moves across the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, according to forecasters. Why It Matters. Currently classifi