MIAMI, FL – The Atlantic has its first hurricane of the season. Tropical Storm Erin strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane late Friday afternoon and is now on a path that could bring significant impacts to Bermuda as a major hurricane early next week, according to the latest updates from the NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC).
As of the most recent advisory from the NHC, Hurricane Erin is located hundreds of miles east-southeast of Bermuda, moving steadily to the west-northwest. The storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h), just over the threshold for a Category 1 hurricane.
Forecasters at the hurricane center are confident that Erin will undergo rapid intensification over the weekend. Warm ocean waters and favorable atmospheric conditions are expected to fuel the storm.
While the storm is currently over the open Atlantic, its path poses a direct threat to Bermuda. A Hurricane Watch will likely be issued for the island within the next 24 to 48 hours. Residents and interests in Bermuda are urged to closely monitor the progress of Erin and begin preliminary preparations for a potentially dangerous storm. If the current track holds, the island could experience destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and life-threatening storm surge early next week.
Spaghetti models, which show various potential tracks for the storm, are in strong agreement that Bermuda lies in the path of Erin. However, slight deviations in the track could still occur.
Before reaching hurricane status, Erin was the fifth named storm of a thus-far quiet 2025 Atlantic season.
All eyes are now on Hurricane Erin as it churns across the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center will continue to issue frequent updates as the storm intensifies and approaches land.