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## Hurricane Erin Strengthens to Category 4, Threatens East Coast
Hurricane Erin has regained Category 4 strength near the Bahamas and Turks and caicos Islands, packing maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (210 km/h) [[3]]. While not expected to make direct landfall, the storm is generating dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. east Coast [[2]], [[1]].
The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos are experiencing tropical storm conditions, with warnings issued for boaters to remain ashore [[3]]. Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of North Carolina, specifically Dare and Hyde counties, including the Outer Banks [[3]]. A storm surge watch is also in effect.
Erin is the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and the first to reach hurricane status [[3]]. It rapidly intensified, becoming a Category 5 hurricane briefly before weakening slightly.This marks the fourth consecutive Atlantic season with at least one category 5 storm.
