Hurricane Erin has strengthened in the Atlantic this morning, becoming the first hurricane of the 2025 season.

According to the National Hurricane Centre, it is currently a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds up to 75 mph.

While it currently poses no threat to T&T, it could potentially bring hazardous weather to parts of the Caribbean, as it moves towards the Leeward Islands.

Heavy rainfall is expected for the northern Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.