Hurricane Erin goes to the maximum category as the Caribbean approach

Hurricane Erin. Moreover, who is growing, will continue to strengthen himself while he is heading for the Caribbean, this Saturday, August 16.

Erin strengthened on Saturday in category 5 hurricane. Therefore, the highest of the Saffir-Simpson scale, while he continues his journey to the Caribbean, threatening in intense rains and several islands.

With winds now up to nearly 250km/h. Nevertheless, Erin continues its progression to small West Indies, a region including the American and British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico, reports the American Hurricane Center (NHC).

A “major hurricane” – Hurricane erin goes maximum category

Having become at the start of the morning “major hurricane”. For example, that is to say a category 3 or more hurricane, he quickly went to category 4 then 5. Consequently, He should then experience “intensity fluctuations throughout the weekend”, warned the NHC earlier on Saturday.

The center of Erin. the first hurricane of the season in the hurricane erin goes maximum category North Atlantic, is expected to pass just out north of the Lesser Antilles and Puerto Rico. The storm could cause up to 15 centimeters of rain in certain isolated areas. running the risk of significant floods, landslides or mudslides, prevent meteorological authorities.

The hurricane should then operate a northwest turn. get closer to the Bahamas at the end of the weekend, early next week. If he should stay far from the American coast. he could nevertheless lead to strong waves and coastal erosion, especially in North Carolina. The swells generated by Erin will affect part of the northern islands of the small Antilles. the Virgin Islands, from Puerto Rico, the island of Hispaniola, as well as the Turkish and Caican Islands.

At the start of the week at the Bahamas. Bermuda

They will then extend next week to Bahamas, Bermuda and the East Coast of the United States, causing dangerous waves hurricane erin goes maximum category and potentially fatal currents, according to the NHC. The Hurricane season. which extends from early June to the end of November, should be more intense than normal this year, according to estimates by American weather authorities.

Last year. the region was marked by several very powerful and deadly storms, including Hurgagan Hélène who left more than 200 people in the south-east of the United States. By warming the seas. climate change makes rapid intensification of storms more likely and increases the risk of more powerful phenomena, according to scientists.