Hurricane Erin, 1st of Atlantic season, strengthens to Cat 5
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The first named hurricane of the season has arrived. Erin shouldn't majorly impact Brevard. Here's what to expect.
The National Hurricane Center announced Erin had been upgraded to a category 1 hurricane with 75 mph sustained winds on Friday morning. At this time, Hurricane Erin is not expected to directly impact the United States.
Hurricane Erin is currently not forecast to hit land, but strong winds are affecting nearby islands, prompting forecasters to warn of possible flooding and landslides.