Hurricane Erin is a dangerous Cat 5 hurricane
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Hurricane Erin on Saturday exploded into a major Category 5 storm with 160 mph sustained winds as it moved just north of the Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Erin became a catastrophic Category 5 storm before noon on Saturday, Aug. 16, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Hurricane Erin's maximum sustained winds are 160 mph – a Category 5 hurricane is one with winds of 157 mph or higher.
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