Erin is expected to become a hurricane Friday morning, Aug. 15 and a major hurricane by Sunday morning. A major hurricane is a Category 3 or stronger storm with maximum sustained winds of at least 111 mph. ➤ Weather alerts via text : Sign up to get updates about current storms and weather events by location

Tropical Storm Erin continues its westward path across the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane Aug. 15, and a major hurricane by Sunday morning.