Tag: Hurricane Erin
Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 19 2025
Hurricane Erin is moving across the Atlantic and may soon disrupt the UK's heatwave, potentially ending a record-breaking dry spell. The Met Office warns that unsettled weather, including rain and wind, is likely as Erin approaches, but there is still uncertainty over its exact path and impact.
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Kieran Lockhart, Aug, 19 2025
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of 2025, exploded to a Category 5 with peak winds of 160 mph, fueled by record-warm Atlantic waters. The storm has already caused flooding and fatalities in Cape Verde, power outages in Puerto Rico, and urgent warnings for the U.S. East Coast. Erin underscores the role of climate change in fueling extreme storms.
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