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Guide to Saint Barthélemy
Lonely Planet
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Glamorous and luxurious, the beautiful Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy beckons A-listers and billionaires year after year to its crystal waters and opulent five-star resorts. A collection of mega yachts lingers along its coastline and don’t...
Here's what the hurricane categories mean
Sandhills Express - Nebreska
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The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds. It also estimates possible damage...
Dare County Declares Emergency as Hurricane Erin Strengthens
Chicago Morning Star - Illinois
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August 18, 2025
Dare County in coastal North Carolina declared a state of emergency on Sunday, just hours before Hurricane Erin intensified again to Category 4 strength, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The NHC’s 11 p.m. update reported wind...
Inside the world’s largest sailing yacht set to launch in 2026
The Independent (U.S.)
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Hurricane Erin strengthens
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) Hurricane Erin intensified to a “catastrophic” Category 5 storm on Saturday as it approached the Caribbean, prompting warnings of flash floods and landslides from meteorologists. According to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), Erin’s...
Mike Tyson Revealed Scariest Boxer Who Fought Muhammad Ali, ‘Knocked Out and Broke 4 Cops’ Jaw’
Essentially Sports
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August 18, 2025
Mike Tyson is often regarded as the scariest boxer ever to lace up gloves. In the late ’80s, he terrorized the heavyweight division, bulldozing opponents to become the undisputed champion. Yet, Tyson doesn’t see himself as the scariest man in...
Erin downgraded to Category 3 hurricane in Atlantic
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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August 17, 2025
CIRA/NOAA/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season and has developed into a dangerous Category 4 hurricane, moves westward near Puerto Rico in a composite satellite. Erin, the first hurricane of...
Hurricane Erin weakens to a Category 3 but remains dangerous: Updates
AOL
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Hurricane Erin, which had exploded into a Category 5 powerhouse, was downgraded to a Category 3, but rip currents and surf remained "life-threatening" to beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, still...
Erin Downgraded, Remains Powerful Hurricane
NewsRadio 630 WLAP - Kentucky
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Hurricane Erin, which was the first major hurricane of the season registering as a Category 5, was downgraded to a Category 4 and later a Category 3 on Sunday (August 17), the National Hurricane Center announced via USA TODAY. The storm was...
Hurricane Erin weakens to a Category 3 but remains dangerous
USA Today
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Hurricane Erin, which had exploded into a Category 5 powerhouse, was downgraded to a Category 3, but rip currents and surf remained "life-threatening" to beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm, still...
How to Plan the Perfect Destination Celebration in St. Barths, According to an Expert Travel Advisor
AOL
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Nancy Pauwels/Getty Images Gustavia's port with panoramic views of colorful St Barths.For such a tiny Caribbean island, Saint-Barthélemy—better known as St. Barths—packs a punch. Named by Christopher Columbus after his brother Bartolomeo, the...
Hurricane erin turns deadly as category 5 storm hits Caribbean
Daily Times
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August 17, 2025
Published on: August 17, 2025 3:03 PM Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified into a catastrophic Category 5 storm on Saturday, pounding parts of the Caribbean with heavy rain and violent winds. Within just 24 hours, the storm jumped from a Category 1...
Erin intensifies to ‘catastrophic’ category 5 storm
Gulf Today
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August 17, 2025
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. The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) said in its latest...
Hurricane Erin Spaghetti Models Show Potential Paths As Warning Issued
Newsweek
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August 17, 2025
Erin, the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, is moving toward the Caribbean islands and is expected to create dangerous conditions in much of the East Coast next week, according to forecasters. After quickly strengthening to a...
Hurricane Erin intensifies; flash flood, landslide warnings issued — which areas will be affected?
Mint
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August 17, 2025
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified, reaching a "catastrophic" Category 5 level as heavy rain swept across parts of the Caribbean. Weather authorities have warned of possible flash floods and landslides. Erin is the first hurricane of what is...
Leeward Islands urged to monitor Storm Erin
The Nation Barbados
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August 15, 2025
MIAMI – Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to strengthen into the first hurricane of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season on Friday as residents in the Leeward Islands as well as St. Martin and St. Barthelemy, Saba and St. Eustatius as well as St...
Erin downgraded to Category 3 hurricane, NHC says
Business Recorder
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August 17, 2025
Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has been downgraded to Category 3, the US National Hurricane Center said early on Sunday, as the storm’s wind speed eased slightly. The hurricane was about 330 miles (530 km) east-southeast of...
Hurricane Erin Weakens to Category 4, Hurricane Watch Remains for Turks and Caicos
Space Coast Daily - Florida
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August 17, 2025
Home » Home » Hurricane Erin Weakens to Category 4, Hurricane Watch Remains for Turks and Caicos Stay tuned to Space Coast Daily for updates! MIAMI, FLORIDA – Hurricane Erin has weakened slightly to a Category 4 storm with sustained winds near 140...
Hurricane Erin intensifies offshore, category 5 storm wreaks havoc in the Caribbean
Firstpost
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August 17, 2025
Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened offshore to a “catastrophic” Category 5 storm on Saturday, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides. Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened offshore to a...
Hurricane Erin explodes into Category 5 storm in just 24 hours
New York Daily News
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August 16, 2025
Hurricane Erin, the first of the 2025 Atlantic season, strengthened into a dangerous Category 5 storm in the northeast Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly intensifying from a tropical storm in just 24 hours. While forecasters previously predicted the...