Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to rapidly strengthen into a hurricane this weekend as it nears the northeastern Caribbean and Bahamas, raising concerns for strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf along the islands.

AccuWeather Meteorologists Warn of Rapid Intensification into a Powerful Hurricane This Weekend Tropical Storm Erin, which caused deadly flash flooding in the Cabo Verde Islands over the weekend, is on a path to become a powerful hurricane as it moves toward the northern Caribbean and Bahamas.

Tropical Storm Erin continues to move quickly west, and is expected to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.