Hurricane Erin now a Category 4 storm
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At 11 a.m., the center of Hurricane Erin was located about 235 miles east-northeast of San Juan, Puerto Rico, traveling west at 17 mph. Forecasters said Erin is undergoing rapid intensification and is expected to strengthen further in the coming hours.
Hurricane Erin has surged to Category 4 storm status and could bring dangerous surf and rip currents to the Jersey Shore next week as it remains far out to see.