Erin's Fury: From Calm Waters to a Category 5 Monster

Hurricane Erin swiftly escalated to a Category 5 storm, evolving from a tropical storm in just 24 hours. It poses threats of flooding in the Caribbean but is expected to weaken soon. The rapid intensification of storms like Erin is linked to climate change, with warmer oceans fueling them.

Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm on Saturday, illustrating the evolving dynamics of Atlantic hurricanes. The storm escalated from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 24 hours.

Though it's not expected to make landfall, Erin's proximity raises flood risks across parts of the Caribbean. Storm warnings are in effect for several islands, and experts are closely monitoring Erin's path.

This rapid intensification is increasingly linked to climate change, with warmer oceans providing more energy for storms. Such developments complicate forecasts and emergency preparations, experts say.

(With inputs from agencies.)