
08/16/2025
Hurricane Update! Major Category 4 Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified overnight with wind gusts near 165 mph with sustained wind speeds nearing 130 mph close to the eyeball. The storm is forecast to curve offshore of North Carolina, but it’s critical we keep monitoring closely as the pattern evolves. Even a slight track shift could change impacts along the East Coast, but I am confident it will stay far enough out to sea to limit the impact on the USA. Look at that eye as the sun was shining on it at sunrise today. This storm is a powerful reminder of how quickly conditions can escalate in the tropics. Stay weather aware, and we’ll continue updating you as Erin progresses. I will have a full tropical update as we look at the cycling pattern by early this afternoon: Weather2020.substack.com