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Here's what the hurricane categories mean

If a storm is a Category 3, 4 or 5, it is deemed a "major" hurricane due to the potential for "significant loss of life and ...

Got a minute? Here's a quick guide on Cat 4 Hurricane Erin and evacuations in North Carolina

Though Hurricane Erin is not forecast to make landfall on the U.S., the storm’s rapid intensification has prompted increased measures in North Carolina.

Hurricane Erin strengthens, expected to grow even larger bringing life-threatening surf, rip currents to US

Hurricane Erin is expected to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents across the U.S. eastern seaboard this week, ...
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Hurricane Erin winds decrease to Category 3, but storm growing in size. Florida impact?

Hurricane Erin's winds decreased to 125 mph early Sunday morning, Aug. 17. Erin is still a major Category 3 hurricane and ...

Hurricane Erin tracker: Category 4 storm to bring dangerous rip currents to East Coast

Hurricane Erin isn't forecast to hit land, but it will bring large waves and dangerous rip currents to the U.S. East Coast this week.

Hurricane Erin intensifies to Category 4 as North Carolina's Outer Banks evacuates: Live updates

Hurricane Erin strengthened back into a Category 4 storm as U.S. officials warned of dangerous rip currents this week.

Video shows hurricane hunters flying through Erin

Hurricane hunters with the NOAA flew through Hurricane Erin after it rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 hurricane.