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.

Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of 2025 in the Atlantic, strengthened on Friday night as it began its closest approach to the north of the Leeward Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Erin became the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season on Friday and was expected to continue strengthening, forecasters said.