Hurricane Erin now a Category 4 storm
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Forecasters say Hurricane Erin has exploded into a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic Ocean just north of the Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center says the storm is north of the island of Anguilla with winds of 160 mph.
Hurricane Erin could 'at least double or triple in size' next week and the track has shifted south, but remains likely to turn away from the East Coast.
The August weather might seem ideal for a beach trip, but Hurricane Erin will bring widespread danger in coming days.
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Fox Weather on MSNPhotos: Heavy rain hits U.S. Virgin Islands as monster Hurricane Erin charges nearby
Hurricane Erin is bringing heavy rain to the U.S. Virgin Islands on Saturday as the Category 5 storm moves through the Caribbean
Hurricane Erin has strengthened to a dangerous Category 5 storm, but remains on track to just send dangerous surf and rip currents to the Jersey Shore.