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.

Hurricane Erin briefly strengthened into a Category 5 storm. It is not expected to make a direct hit on the U.S. but will ...

Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic as it looks to swing north and away from the U.S. coastline. It's now a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. This is the first ...

Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified into a rare category five hurricane, packing maximum sustained winds of 160mph ...