Hurricane Erin is now a rare Category 5 hurricane located north of the Northern Leeward Islands. Erin is expected to bring rain, gusty winds and high surf to the Caribbean this weekend before pivoting ...

Hurricane Erin has developed into a category 5 hurricane as of Saturday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Erin on Saturday strengthened to a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm as it barrelled towards the Caribbean, with weather officials warning of possible flash floods and landslides.