Hurricane Erin underwent rapid intensification and quickly strengthened into an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane at its peak intensity. Now, all eyes are watching what this system does next as ...

Storms that ramp up so quickly complicate forecasting and make it harder for government agencies to plan for emergencies.

U.S. shores are unlikely to see a direct hit, but a strong offshore hurricane can produce massive and dangerous waves well away from its center.

Erin is a strong Category 3 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said in its 8 p.m. ET update Sunday, with sustained ...