Issued at 550 AM AST Sat Aug 16 2025
341 WTNT65 KNHC 160951 TCUAT5 Hurricane Erin Tropical Cyclone Update NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL052025 550 AM AST Sat Aug 16 2025 ...NOAA HURRICANE HUNTERS FIND ERIN A DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE... The NOAA Hurricane Hunters are currently investigating Erin and on the first pass through the hurricane they found that maximum sustained winds have increased to 130 mph (215 km/h) with higher gusts. This makes Erin a Category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale. The minimum pressure has fallen to 948 mb (27.99 inches). The next intermediate advisory will be issued at 800 AM AST (1200 UTC). SUMMARY OF 550 AM AST...0950 UTC...INFORMATION ---------------------------------------------- LOCATION...19.6N 61.5W ABOUT 150 MI...240 KM NE OF ANGUILLA MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...130 MPH...215 KM/H PRESENT MOVEMENT...WNW OR 285 DEGREES AT 20 MPH...31 KM/H MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...948 MB...27.99 INCHES $$ Forecaster Cangialosi/Gibbs/Kelly
