Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along U.S. coast

A woman poses for photos next to a Puerto Rican flag along the beach in Condado, Puerto Rico, as Hurricane Erin approaches, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

A stronger and bigger Hurricane Erin pelted parts of the Caribbean and was forecast to create dangerous surf and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast this week.

(Image credit: Alejandro Granadillo)