Flooding and landslides possible as storm predicted to strengthen as it approaches Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands

Tropical Storm Erin is approaching Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides on its way to becoming a major Atlantic hurricane.

The huge storm was swirling across the Caribbean on Friday morning and is ultimately expected to head towards Florida, picking up speed over warm ocean water, before ultimately veering away from the US mainland.