Puerto Rico Hit by Hurricane Erin’s Bands: Thousands Without Power
Hurricane Erin, after undergoing an eyewall replacement cycle, regained Category 4 status Sunday night, boasting winds of 130 to 156 mph. The storm battered the Caribbean, causing power outages and significant impacts in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, with warnings issued for high surf and small crafts. As it progresses, Erin is expected to strengthen over the next couple of days before gradually weakening later in the week. Officials in North Carolina’s Outer Banks declared a state of emergency in anticipation of the storm’s potential threat.
John Q. Hosedrinker