Hurricane Erin, who rages in the North Atlantic in August, is expected to move to the western European facades next week. What will be the impacts in France?
For the moment, its trajectory continues north of the Atlantic. But Hurricane Erin should take the direction of the European coasts from Tuesday, August 26, 2025, explains actu.fr. This tropical phenomenon is the fifth of the season in the Atlantic and the first to have reached the “major hurricane” stadium.
It will bring a very important swell to the western facade of France. The hurricane could also cause strong rainy or even stormy episodes and a lot of wind in the northwest. His arrival in Europe would be scheduled for Wednesday August 27 on the Irish west or north west facade.
Tuesday August 26 and Thursday August 28 are to be watched
“The weather models are not yet unanimous at this stage and at this still distant deadline on the exact trajectory, but the period from Tuesday August 26 to Thursday August 28 is to be carefully monitored,” said Yann Amice, meteorologist and oceanographer, to our colleagues from Acti.fr.
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The tropical phenomenon originated off Cape Verde before strengthening in a hurricane last Friday. He had previously evolved in the Caribbean region, causing material damage, especially in Puerto Rico. It had strengthened in the weekend at an exceptional speed, reaching a little more than 24 hours the maximum level of intensity.
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