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TROPICAL STORM ERIN WATCH STATEMENT
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES
5:00 PM ECT THU, AUG 14, 2025

A tropical storm watch is in effect for Anguilla. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area in 48 hours.

The centre of Erin will likely pass within 150 miles of Anguilla Saturday, as a hurricane with the potential to be a major hurricane.

There is a medium threat from high surfs; residents should be prepared. There is a low threat from storm winds; residents should be aware.

The island may have to be closed during the passage of the system. To be safe, residents should start to implement their storm plans.

At 5 pm or 2100z, the centre of tropical storm Erin was located near latitude 16.7 north, longitude 51.2 west or about 817 miles east-southeast of Anguilla.

Tropical Storm Erin continues moving toward the west at 17 miles per hour. This general motion is expected to continue today with a west-northwestward motion beginning tonight and continuing into the weekend.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 mph with higher gusts. Gradual strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours, with more significant intensification possible on Friday and Saturday.

Tropical storm-force winds extend up to 60 miles from the centre.

On the forecast track, tropical-storm-force winds are possible for Anguilla on Saturday. However, it is still possible for the island to be spared sustained storm-force winds, as most of the models still have Erin passing a safe distance away.

The next update will be around midnight, or sooner if required.

Forecaster
Trecy Spencer-Lake