Three other tropical disturbances in the Atlantic also bear watching, but only Bermuda appears at risk of impacts. The post Hurricane Erin pulling away from U.S., but coastal flooding will peak Thursday night appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Forecasters said the storm will slowly weaken over the next few days while turning farther out to sea.
Category 2 storm led to evacuation orders and road closures, with rip currents and high surf forecast Friday too Hurricane Erin , a large category 2 storm with winds reaching 105mph, is slowly moving away from the North Carolina coast Thursday morning after hitting the state’s Outer Banks with intense winds , large waves , storm surge and flooding . While Erin is not expected to make landfall, weather officials warn that the storm’s effects are not over yet. Coastal communities up and down the East Coast are bracing as storm conditions continue as life-threatening rip currents, flooding and dangerous surf, are forecast in some areas through Friday. Continue reading...
Hurricane Erin is moving farther north, threatening millions of Americans with life-threatening rip currents, destructive surf and damaging coastal flooding.
Tropical storm conditions were descending upon the North Carolina coast late Wednesday, according to forecasters.
Spirit Airlines has set off a firestorm of criticism after one of their jets was spotted heading straight into the path of the first major hurricane of 2025.
Hurricane Erin has made a dramatic shift as it travels north over the Atlantic Ocean. Forecasters warned millions along the East Coast to brace for 'life-threatening' waves.
The National Hurricane Center is urging beachgoers to stay out of the water. Parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are under mandatory evacuation orders.
Intense rainfall over small areas in Pakistan’s mountainous regions caused massive destruction, sweeping away entire villages. On August 15, the district of Buner in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province experienced a weather anomaly in which glacier melt and intense monsoon rains caused floods that buried villages under mud and rock. “I’ll never forget what we saw […]
Hurricane Erin was taking aim at the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday morning, according to forecasters who are warning Americans of life-threatening rip currents along beaches that could persist for days.
A devastating flash flood in Chasoti, Kishtwar, razed houses and temples, tragically killing many pilgrims during the Machail Mata yatra. The surge miraculously halted near a school, saving most of the village, but leaving behind widespread destruction and loss of livelihoods. Villagers now grapple with the aftermath, demanding relocation due to the heightened fear of future floods.
Storm warnings have been issued in several states as Hurricane Erin moves north over the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane is not making landfall, but it will unleash life-threatening conditions.
Storm running parallel to east coast is expected to expand in size and generate hazardous rip currents in coming days Hurricane Erin remained far out at sea on Tuesday, yet it was still producing huge swells, with waves towering 20ft (6 meters) or more and crashing across sand dunes along North Carolina’s barrier islands. The storm was tracking northward, running roughly parallel to the east coast, according to the US’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. Though not projected to strike the mainland, Erin is expected to expand in size and generate hazardous rip currents in the upcoming days. Continue reading...
The first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season is poised to bring life-threatening impacts to much of the East Coast even though it’s unlikely to make landfall.
Forecasts nudge Erin's likely path to the west, increasing the risks at U.S. beaches. Experts say the storm's massive size, rather than its windspeeds, is what makes it a threat.
Erin is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic storm season.
The evacuations come at the height of tourist season.
[The Conversation Africa] Droughts are a familiar hardship in Ghana's semi-arid north, where rainfall is erratic and agriculture is the mainstay of rural economies. The economic and environmental effects of drought have been well documented. But less attention is paid to its psychological toll on farmers and their families.
The storm, which is set to move through the North Atlantic, could bring 'an increased possibility of stronger winds and rain, some of which could be heavy and thundery', warned the Met Office.
Within just 24 hours, Erin went from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5. Here’s how that happened.
[HRW] Johannesburg -- For nine years, in Khar Yalla, authorities have effectively abandoned Senegalese families internally displaced from the Langue de Barbarie peninsula by coastal floods, violating their rights to an adequate standard of living, education, health, and to take part in cultural life.
A State of Emergency has been declared as Hurricane Erin is set to travel north along the US East Coast. The storm is expected to gain strength as it currently sits as a Category 4 hurricane.
Will the remnants of Hurricane Erin have an impact on the UK's weather? Shireen Jordan explains.
Most of more than 147,000 customers affected reconnected by Monday as category 4 storm not forecast to make landfall Hurricane Erin ’s outer bands pelted the US territory of Puerto Rico with heavy rains and tropical-storm winds during the day on Sunday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of customers, according to officials. At one point, more than 147,000 utility customers were without power in Puerto Rico, according to Luma Energy, a private company that oversees the transmission and distribution of power on the island. By 5.30am on Monday, 96.3% of customers had electric service, with most who were affected by outages being concentrated in the Caguas, Mayagüez and San Juan regions, Luma said on X. Guardian staff contributed reporting Continue reading...
Hurricane Erin reintensified to a Category 4 storm with 130 mph (215 kph) maximum sustained winds early Monday and moved closer to the Southeast Bahamas.
In one of several weather events to sweep the continent in recent days, tourists sprinted for cover from a rare heat burst in near-hurricane force winds in southern Spain's Costa Tropical.
Powerful Hurricane Erin has prompted officials in North Carolina to issue local states of emergency and is forcing residents and visitors to evacuate some areas.
NOAA and U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters have released jaw-dropping footage from inside the eye of Hurricane Erin as they passed over the Atlantic Ocean.
Devastating flash floods in Pakistan have claimed at least 657 lives, including many children, with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province being the hardest hit. Entire villages have been wiped out, mass burials are underway, and hundreds remain missing as rescue efforts continue amidst warnings of more torrential rains. The scale of destruction is immense, with eyewitnesses recounting homes and vehicles swept away.
Hurricane Erin's outer bands were beginning to lash the southeast Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands early Monday after regaining Category 4 strength overnight.
Torrential rain caused widespread flash floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, particularly affecting Mandi and Kullu districts. The deluge washed away houses, blocked over 300 roads including national highways, and disrupted essential services. While significant damage occurred to property and infrastructure, no loss of life has been reported so far.
First Atlantic hurricane of 2025 diminishes but tropical storm warnings issued for Turks and Caicos Hurricane Erin was downgraded to a category 3 hurricane early Sunday as its outer bands continued to lash the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with heavy rains and tropical-storm force winds. While Erin’s maximum winds diminished, the storm’s overall size grew and forecasters issued tropical storm warnings for the Turks and Caicos Islands and a watch for the south-east Bahamas. Continue reading...
AFGHANISTAN - Next to small bundles of belongings, Maruf waited for a car to take him and his family away from their village in northern Afghanistan, where drought-ridden land had yielded nothing for years.
Flash floods triggered by incessant heavy rainfall and a cloudburst have caused widespread disruption in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, blocking the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway. While no casualties have been reported so far, the floods exacerbate the state's already devastating monsoon season, which has seen 261 deaths and massive infrastructure damage.
Heavy rain is still expected across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with rainfall of up to 8 inches in some areas.
Hurricane Erin 2025 rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, posing threats to the Caribbean and the US East Coast. While the storm's center is projected to remain offshore, dangerous surf, rip currents, and coastal flooding are expected from Florida to Maine. Residents are urged to stay informed, avoid coastal waters, and prepare for potential evacuation.
WASHINGTON - Hurricane Erin on Saturday strengthened to a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm as it barrelled towards the Caribbean, with weather officials warning of possible flash floods and landslides.
Devastating flash floods and landslides in northern Pakistan have claimed over 350 lives, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Buner district. Triggered by heavy monsoon rains, the disaster swept away homes and infrastructure, evoking memories of the catastrophic 2022 floods. With warnings of further rainfall, rescue efforts are hampered by damaged roads.
Next to small bundles of belongings, Maruf waited for a car to take him and his family away from their village in northern Afghanistan, where drought-ridden land had yielded nothing for years.
Hurricane Erin has quickly whipped into a catastrophic Category-5 monster storm travelling west as a warning is issued for the East Coast.
Northern Pakistan is reeling from devastating flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rains, resulting in at least 344 fatalities in just 48 hours. The Buner district is the hardest hit, with rescue operations severely hampered by washed-out roads and ongoing heavy rainfall. With more rain expected, officials fear the situation will worsen in the climate-vulnerable nation.
Erin not expected to make landfall, though nearby islands, including Puerto Rico, brace for flooding Hurricane Erin has intensified into a category 5 storm as it churns its way over the Atlantic, brushing past islands in the north-east Caribbean. The National Hurricane Center (NHC), in Miami, said on Saturday that Erin – which it described as “catastrophic” – was still not expected to hit land in the US and would swerve away, but forecasters have warned that strong winds and heavy rain could cause flooding and landslides on nearby islands. Continue reading...
While the compact hurricane's centre isn't expected to strike land, it threatens to dump flooding rains on the northeast Caribbean as it continues to grow larger.
Hurricane Erin on Saturday strengthened to a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm as it barrelled towards the Caribbean, with weather officials warning of possible flash floods and landslides.
Devastating flash floods in Pakistan, triggered by intense monsoon rains, have claimed at least 321 lives in the last 48 hours. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is the worst hit, with entire villages destroyed and communities cut off. Rescue efforts are underway, but hampered by washed-out roads and ongoing rainfall.
Erin strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane in the Caribbean on Saturday and continues to intensify, the National Hurricane Center said.
Visibility for BC Wildfire Crews is an issue on Friday due to the fog and the weather, which will limit the ability to fight the fire from the air.
Hurricane is predicted pick up steam toward Florida before veering away from the US mainland A tropical storm sped up to become Hurricane Erin mid-morning on Friday, as it approached 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 and is ultimately expected to head towards Florida , picking up speed over warm ocean water, before ultimately veering away from the US mainland. Continue reading...
Search for the missing continues in north-west after downpour also sparks deadly flooding and landslides in India A massive cloudburst has triggered flash floods in north-west Pakistan, killing at least 157 people, as rescuers continued to search for people missing after floods in neighbouring India. Mohammad Suhail, a provincial emergency services spokesperson, said 78 bodies were recovered from various parts of Buner district in the north-west province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by noon on Friday, and a further 79 were pulled later from the rubble of collapsed homes and flooded villages. Continue reading...
Erin has become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season as it heads west toward the Leeward Islands and the Caribbean. It's expected to strengthen.
SRINAGAR — At least 60 people have died and more than 100 are missing, a day after sudden, heavy rain caused floods and landslides in Indian Kashmir, authorities and local media said on Friday, the second such disaster in the Himalayas in a little over a week.
Flash floods triggered by torrential rains have killed more than 280 people and left scores of others missing in India and Pakistan over the past 24 hours, officials said Friday, as rescuers brought to safety some 1,600 people from two mountainous districts in the neighbouring countries.
MADRID - Spain on Thursday mourned its third wildfire death this week and Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city as an unrelenting heatwave stoked tinderbox conditions in southern Europe.
A hurricane warning has been issued as Tropical Storm Erin intensifies in the Atlantic Ocean. Some models are predicting that hurricane-force winds could hit parts of the US East Coast.
While clearing debris from the devastating floods in Texas in July, volunteers uncovered 15 large dinosaur footprints thought to belong to a formidable prehistoric predator.
Cloudbursts and flash floods wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, impacting Kullu, Shimla, and Lahaul-Spiti districts. Evacuations were carried out in affected areas of Kullu following cloudbursts near Shrikhand Mahadev and Batahar village, resulting in property damage but no loss of life.
“About 90 per cent of fires are being captured while they're still in what we would consider initial attack capabilities — around four hectares,” said BC Wildfire Service.
Tropical Storm Erin is slightly intensifying and forecast to become a hurricane Friday with a chance of ultimately affecting the U.S. East Coast next week.
Forecasters say the likelihood of a landfall on the U.S. East Coast remains relatively low.
The storm flooded parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks, including a section of the main highway. It's now turning away from the East Coast, but dangerous surf and rip currents are likely from Florida to Maine.
The contradiction has led scientists to suggest another possibility -- that these were glacial lake outburst floods, or GLOFs, disasters triggered when melting glaciers or fragile moraine dams gave way. The question matters. If rainfall was not the culprit, then the risks faced by mountain communities are even more unpredictable than assumed.
Farmers that supply supermarket are already harvesting wheat, oilseed rape and oats amid dry conditions Harvests are coming two weeks early because of drought, Waitrose has said, as it prepares to stock autumnal fruit in summer. Farmers that supply the supermarket are harvesting wheat, oilseed rape, oats and malting barley a fortnight before they generally would, according to the supermarket. A lack of rainfall coupled with the hot weather has caused the crops to race through their growing stages and mature early. Continue reading...
Tropical storm conditions were in effect over parts of the Outer Banks and the coast of Virginia, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
Sicily has been inundated by aggressive rain and one man has tragically died after a furious storm struck the popular southern island. Bridges have also crumbled with cars being swept away.
When I first arrived in Beijing in the summer of 2012, I was greeted with what local authorities called “a historically rare storm”. Trains were late, traffic was congested, basements were flooded and a man driving an SUV drowned in logged water under the Guangqumen Bridge. A total of 79 people died and the government vowed to make changes. Then Beijing mayor Guo Jinlong said the disaster had exposed many issues in Beijing’s urban planning, infrastructure and emergency management, stressing the...
Two other tropical waves in the tropical Atlantic also bear watching, but models show limited support for development this week. The post Strengthening Hurricane Erin on course to recurve out to sea appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
North Carolina anticipates the most brutal surf conditions after storm reportedly rebuilds inner eye wall Hurricane Erin’s arrival is being felt all along the east coast, where higher tides and powerful surf have triggered expanded warnings for flooding and tropical storm conditions. Coastal residents are bracing for the possibility of a dangerous storm surge reaching up to 4ft (1.2 metres), along with severe beach erosion. The hurricane is expected to generate “life-threatening” waves ranging from 15 to 20ft, with North Carolina beaches anticipating the most brutal waves. Continue reading...
Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic waters hundreds of miles off the U.S., prompting officials to close beaches along the East Coast from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.
The unusually large hurricane and the vulnerable barrier islands both have been influenced by climate change.
The first area has been under the eyes of the National Hurricane Center for a few days as it emerged off Africa's west coast.
Hurricane Erin was taking aim at the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday evening, according to forecasters who are warning Americans of life-threatening rip currents along beaches that could persist for days.
The US Air Force captured dramatic footage flying into Hurricane Erin's eye, revealing a calm center amidst the storm. Erin rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 5 hurricane, shocking forecasters. While currently far from land, its path is monitored due to potential shifts, with coastal regions urged to stay alert for possible impacts.
Two other tropical waves in the tropical Atlantic also bear watching, but have limited support for development this week from the models. The post A weaker Hurricane Erin still a formidable wave and storm surge threat appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Hurricane Erin is tracking farther north through the Atlantic, prompting warnings as multiple US states brace for major coastal impacts.
The major category 3 hurricane is forecast to remain out in the Atlantic Ocean, then the remnants could be seen in the UK by late Sunday - bringing big waves to the country's east coast.
Monsoon rains triggered floods that have killed more than 700 people nationwide since June 26, the National Disaster Management Authority reported.
From Antwerp to Mechelen, restored wetlands act like giant sponges — soaking up stormwater and easing drought. How the plan works, how residents got on board, and what's still missing.
Hurricane Erin packs winds of 220km/h, moving west-northwest at 16km/h.
Last year’s floods have been followed by heatwaves. Ministers must throw their weight behind resilient, adaptable agriculture British farmers are, of course, not the only people who are suffering from the effects of this summer’s heatwaves. Across Europe and the Middle East, record-breaking temperatures are threatening lives as well as livelihoods. France has experienced its largest wildfire since 1949, while across Europe an estimated 500,000 hectares of land have burned. But farmers are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather, which has a direct impact on crop yields. So reports of a second consecutive year in which food growers in parts of the UK are seeing dramatic falls in production should concern the British public. Access to food is frequently taken for granted in the world’s...
NOAA's GOES-19 satellite captured images of Hurricane Erin as it developed in the Atlantic and then rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm.
Parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are under mandatory evacuation orders, as the National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Erin could bring tall waves topping 15 to 20 feet.
Forecasters expect Hurricane Erin, one of the fastest rapidly intensifying storms in history, to bring flooding and dangerous currents as the Category 4 hurricane travels to the U.S. East Coast this week.
Pakistani rescuers continue to search for survivors after weekend flash floods that swept people away and partially buried entire villages in the country's north. Authorities say more than 300 people have died, with more than 150 people still missing, as fresh rain on Monday sent panicked residents running to higher ground.
While the storm is expected to remain a large, major hurricane into midweek and impact coastal areas, it isn't forecast to make direct landfall.
BBC visited villages which were wiped out overnight by rains, flash floods and landslides.
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.
This story was originally published by Vox.com and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The peak of the hurricane season is upon us and forecasters are still anticipating higher than normal levels of activity, despite a relatively calm season so far. As of Wednesday afternoon, Tropical Storm Erin is churning in the Atlantic Ocean and moving […]
The Outer Banks in North Carolina are under evacuation warning as Hurricane Erin whips up potentially 20-foot high waves and flooding along the east coast.
[Health-e] Noxolo Mthembu (68) and her family of 12 have been living in a make-shift shack in Inchanga, north of Durban, since they lost their home during the 2022 floods. The family, which includes nine children aged between four and 17, lost all of their belongings, including identity documents and clinic cards. As a result, they have been living without access to basic health and social services.
Rain on Monday halted search and rescue operations in northern Pakistan after flash floods that have killed nearly 350 people with around 200 still missing, officials said.
Hurricane Erin is likely to restrengthen again as it passes east of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeast Bahamas on Monday after lashing the Caribbean with damaging winds and flooding rain.
Storm Erin has emerged as the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season, reviving a name that carries a haunting historical connection in American history.
Hurricane Erin weakened to a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph while its outer bands pounded the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with gusty winds and heavy rains early Sunday.
Anchored off the coast of Sicily on August 19, 2024, Bayesian was battered by a freak storm. Hurricane-force winds capsized the 184ft vessel in minutes, causing it to heel violently to a 90-degree angle.
Flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district have severely disrupted connectivity, particularly along the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway. Heavy rainfall across the state has resulted in numerous road closures, power outages, and water supply disruptions, with Mandi, Kullu, and Kinnaur being the most affected.
The storm is forecast to create life-threatening surf and rip currents.
Heart-stopping footage captured the dramatic rescue of two divers who were swept away in the deadly, turbulent waters of a Caribbean island amid Hurricane Erin.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified into an extremely dangerous Category 5 cyclone as it stayed safely north of the Caribbean islands over the weekend.
Erin's overnight surge in strength was one of the fastest ever recorded in the Atlantic. The post Erin vaults from tropical storm to Category 5 hurricane in just 25 hours appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened offshore to a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm on Saturday, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides.
The U.S. government deployed more than 200 emergency workers to Puerto Rico as a precaution after a flood watch was issued for the entire U.S. territory.
France and Spain are on wildfire alert as weather agencies warned of a "very high to extreme risk" of more wildfires there during Europe's intense heatwave.
The "extremely powerful" storm "explosively deepened and intensified" overnight, say forecasters
Hurricane Erin is now a Category 5 storm as it rapidly intensified and threatens the Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico, then will move along the U.S. East Coast
Most of the dead were reported in the mountainous province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with more rain forecast The death toll from heavy monsoon rains that have triggered flash floods across northern Pakistan has risen to at least 321 people in the past 48 hours, the country’s disaster authority said on Saturday. The majority of the deaths, 307, were recorded in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. Continue reading...
Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season as it heads toward the Northern Leeward Islands and later Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Even if Erin avoids making landfall, it will send dangerous surf and rip currents into thousands of miles of shoreline. The post Hurricane Erin embarks on a ferocious week of churning the Atlantic appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Tropical Storm Erin could bring severe danger to millions along the US East Coast as the latest storm-tracking models project it will become a major hurricane this weekend.
Heavy rains have triggered devastating flash floods in north-western Pakistan and other regions, resulting in at least 49 deaths in the last 24 hours. Since late June, over 360 people, predominantly women and children, have perished in rain-related incidents nationwide. Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces have been particularly hard-hit, with numerous casualties and significant infrastructure damage reported.
Heavy monsoon floods have killed at least 194 people in the last 24 hours in flash floods and landslides in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
As the U.S. enters its first peak hurricane season after a slew of cuts to the agency that handles most of the country’s climate and weather research and forecasting, scientists, emergency managers and lawmakers brace for uncertainty in Florida. They are also sounding the alarm about more proposed cuts to climate and storm research that could be implemented in 2026 and which could impact Canada.
The National Hurricane Center expects this storm to gradually strengthen over the next day or so, but also warned of its potential to rapidly intensify within the next 24 to 48 hours.
A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district has claimed at least 12 lives near the Machail Mata temple, prompting a swift response from rescue teams. Simultaneously, heavy rain and flash floods have wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting infrastructure and isolating villages.
Spain on Thursday mourned its third wildfire death this week and Greece began beating back a blaze threatening its third-largest city Patras as an unrelenting heatwave stoked tinderbox conditions in southern Europe.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued a black rain warning signal as Tropical Storm Podul skirts the city, with residents being warned of flooding and education authorities cancelling classes of all-day schools. The Hong Kong Observatory raised the signal at 7.50am on Thursday and said it...
Tropical Storm Erin is moving west through the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Thursday. Experts said the worst-case scenario is it hitting the US East Coast.
Juneau might see its third record-breaking flood in three years.