Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.

Weather Authority: Friday 10 p.m. forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams details the latest on Hurricane Erin. Plus, Scott has your 7-day forecast.

Weather Authority: Friday 5 p.m. forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams breaks down the warm weather to come this weekend.

Hurricane Erin becomes first hurricane of 2025: Will it impact the Northeast?

Tropical Storm Erin has become a hurricane as of 11 a.m., Friday, August 15. The storm is forecast to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or 4) with peak wind speeds of around 130 mph over the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Weather Authority: Thursday 10 p.m. forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Scott Williams has everything you need regarding this week's weather forecast.

Philadelphia weather: More showers on the way Thursday afternoon and evening

Forecasters expect muggy conditions on Thursday to give way to another round of afternoon and evening storms that could cause flash flooding in some areas.

Kathy Orr is down the shore with this week's forecast
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FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr has the latest predictions in weather while she hangs out at a winery in Cape May.

Tropical Storm Erin could become a major hurricane: Will it impact the Northeast?

Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, but does it pose any threat to the Northeast?

Tropical storm Erin could become major hurricane
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Tropical storm Erin formed in the Atlantic this week, and has the potential to become a major hurricane. Here is how it could impact the Northeast.