Additional strengthening is expected as the storm is forecast to “remain a large and dangerous major hurricane through the ...

Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean before weakening on Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said.

This past weekend, Hurricane Erin went through one of the most rapid intensifications of any Atlantic hurricane on record.

U.S. shores are unlikely to see a direct hit, but a strong offshore hurricane can produce massive and dangerous waves well away from its center.