Tracking Erin Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season on Friday morning, and is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said steady to rapid strengthening is possible over the next day or two, allowing Erin to become a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher). Erin becomes 1st hurricane of 2025 Atlantic seasonWhat we know:As of 2 p.m., Hurricane Erin was about 250 miles east-northeast of Anguilla, moving west-northwest at 17 mph, according to the NHC. Hurricane Erin expected to become a major hurricaneWhat's next:Hurricane Erin is expected to rapidly intensify over the next day or two to become a major hurricane – a Category 3 or higher – by this weekend. A hurricane that is ranked a Category 3, Category 4, or Category 5 storm is considered to be a "major" hurricane.