Erin has strengthened into a hurricane as it approaches Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, bringing heavy rains that could cause flooding and landslides.

Hurricane Erin will continue to strengthen as it approaches the Leeward Island and Puerto Rico, where it will threaten with tropical downpours, pounding surf and strong winds.

Tropical Storm Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, and was expected to soak the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico with heavy rain on Friday night.