Why orkaan Is Trending Today?
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August 18, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Oranje is currently tracking Hurricane Erin, which is threatening the Bahamas and could intensify, posing risks of flooding and landslides. Erin has passed the Leeward Islands without causing significant damage and has now reached its peak category, with heavy rainfall expected in the Caribbean region.
August 17, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Oorkaan Erin, initially a heavy storm, has since intensified to a category 2 hurricane, currently heading towards the Caribbean region. The hurricane has already passed by the Leeward Islands, leaving behind some damage. Satellite imagery has captured lightning strikes within the storm over the Atlantic Ocean. The Caribbean islands are bracing for Erin's impact, expecting strong wind gusts and potential flooding. Sint-Maarten, Sint-Eustatius, and Saba have implemented additional measures to prepare for the hurricane. A KLM flight en route to Sint-Maarten has been turned back due to the approaching storm.