Aug 16 (Reuters) - Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, is a formidable Category 4, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in an update late on Saturday downgrading the storm from Category 5 as the wind speed eased slightly.

Hurricane Erin is bringing heavy rain to the U.S. Virgin Islands on Saturday as the Category 5 storm moves through the Caribbean

Hurricane Erin has surged to Category 4 storm status and could bring dangerous surf and rip currents to the Jersey Shore next week as it remains far out to see.