Hurricane Erin Downgraded to Category 3
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Tropical storm watch issued for North Carolinas Outer Banks
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The storm will remain a major hurricane through the middle of the week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Tropical Storm Erin is approaching Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides
The peak intensity is now expected at a strong Cat 3 with winds of 125 mph. The storm will miss a direct hit to the Windward Islands, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola. Once the system is north of Puerto Rico,
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Al Jazeera on MSNHurricane Erin threatens Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands with flooding
Heavy rains are forecast to start with the storm expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend.
A disturbance in the Atlantic following Hurricane Erin is now expected to track northward, National Hurricane Center data shows.
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AccuWeather on MSNErin intensifies into hurricane as it tracks near Puerto Rico, Leeward Islands
Hurricane Erin will continue to strengthen as it approaches the Leeward Island and Puerto Rico, where it will threaten with tropical downpours, pounding surf and strong winds.
Tropical Storm Erin is still moving quickly westward and is forecast to become a hurricane in a few days over the central tropical Atlantic, the NHC said.