Though Erin is not currently forecast to make landfall in the U.S., the East Coast could still get heavy rainfall associated with the storm, along with the northern Leeward Islands, the British Virgin Islands and southern and eastern Puerto Rico. Isolated flash flooding, landslides and mudslides are possible.

Hurricane Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday, with sustained winds of 75 mph as it moves toward the Leeward Islands.

#Erin is now a #hurricane - the first of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The average first Atlantic hurricane formation is 11 August. Since 2010, four Atlantic seasons have had their 1st hurricane after 15 August: 2011, 2013, 2015, 2022. pic.twitter.com/khMiJ5tzm4

Hurricane Erin has officially formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, Aug. 15, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Erin has strengthened to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. It could become a major hurricane this weekend.

The environment around Erin is conducive for further development. While there is some dry air around the storm, the forecast still has this rapidly strengthening into a major hurricane by Saturday morning. As always, stay tuned with your First Alert Weather Team as hurricane season continues!

Tropical Storm Erin is still expected to become the first hurricane of the season this week as a new threat in the Gulf of Mexico emerges. Here's what to know.

The center of a tropical disturbance that flared up in the Gulf began to move across land on Friday, bringing heavy rainfall to parts of northeastern Mexico and South Texas.