Hurricane Erin weakens to Cat 3 storm
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Tropical Storm Erin is beginning to strengthen and could become a strong Category 3 storm with 125-mph winds within five days.
The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National Hurricane Center are now using Gulf of America on its maps and in its advisories.
Erin, which quickly strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Saturday, is not expected to make landfall in the U.S., but experts remain on alert.
News4JAX’s meteorologist tracks Tropical Storm Erin as it’s forecast to become the season’s first major hurricane, reveals potential local impacts and updates on extreme heat and a Gulf rainmaker.