Erin strengthens to Category 5 hurricane
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Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to Category 5 storm in the Atlantic
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 has surged to Category 4 storm status and could bring dangerous surf and rip currents to the Jersey Shore next week as it remains far out to see.
Tropical Storm Erin is not expected to directly hit Georgia, but dangerous rip currents are coming. Here's more.