Erin is officially the first hurricane of the 2025 season. Maximum sustained winds of 75 mph were recorded Friday, Aug. 15, as the storm continues to move west-northwest near 18 mph. Wind speeds are expected to strengthen, and the hurricane will likely become a major hurricane over the weekend.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three systems in the Atlantic basin, including a new homegrown system that appeared late Aug. 12.

Erin escalated from a tropical storm to a hurricane Friday morning after gaining strength, making it the first of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season.

Erin has intensified to a Category Five Hurricane as it makes its way toward the East Coast of the United States.

Authorities have issued tropical storm watches for Anguilla, Barbuda, and St. Martin, potentially delivering heavy rain and strong winds.

Here's a look at what to expect in Wilmington this weekend as Hurricane Erin continues to swirl in the Atlantic Ocean.