Stronger, bigger Hurricane Erin forecast to create dangerous surf along US 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.

Heavy rain is still expected across the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, with rainfall of up to 8 inches in some areas.

(Image credit: Alejandro Granadillo)