Hurricane Erin: Ireland to avoid worst of storm as US east coast braces

The first storm of the 2025 Atlantic season reached a Category 5 status on Saturday before dropping down to a Category 3 on Sunday. It has since intensified to a Category 4

Hurricane Erin is not expected to bring a major impact to Ireland as it currently moves across the Caribbean.

The first storm of the 2025 Atlantic season reached Category 5 on Saturday before weakening to Category 3 on Sunday. It has since strengthened to Category 4, with maximum sustained winds of 215kph.