TNW NEWS OPERATIONS – HURRICANE OPERATIONS DIVISION – BOLTON

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Saturday, August 16, 2025 – 11:35 AM AST

HURRICANE ERIN – LATEST TRACK & IMPACTS

BOLTON, VT – We interrupt your programming with a critical, live update from the TNW News Hurricane Operations Division on Hurricane Erin, now a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane.

NHC Advisory Summary (11:20 AM AST)

• Location: 19.7° N, 62.8° W — about 105 miles north of Anguilla. National Hurricane Center
• Maximum Sustained Winds: 160 mph (255 km/h) — officially Category 5. National Hurricane Center
• Movement: West at ~17 mph (28 km/h). National Hurricane Center
• Central Pressure: 917 mb, a significant indication of extreme storm power. National Hurricane Center

Current & Forecast Hazards

• Erin continues a phase of rapid intensification, becoming the first Category 5 hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season. AP NewsThe GuardianAxios
• Rainfall of 2–6 inches expected across the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico—raising concerns about flash flooding and landslides. The Guardian
• Tropical storm watches are in effect for St. Martin, St. Barts, Anguilla, and Barbuda. The Guardian
• Dangerous marine conditions are expected across the Caribbean, extending toward Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast, with life-threatening rip currents and swells. The GuardianHouston ChronicleReuters

U.S. Impact Outlook & Preparedness

Though a direct landfall in the U.S. is not currently projected, coastal residents from Florida up to New England and Bermuda should prepare for hazardous surf and coastal flooding. AP NewsReuters+1The Guardian

Preparedness Recommendations

• Finalize evacuation plans and supply kits now.
• Monitor TNWWeather.com and TNW News across all platforms for updates.
• TNW’s Hurricane Operations Division in Bolton, led by Chief Meteorologist Todd Nardone, remains on 24/7 live coverage, bringing you every development as Erin advances.

Graphic Instructions (Based on Yesterday’s Layout + New Features)

Here’s what your live studio graphic should look like for the 11:35 AM AST update:

• Studio Layout:
  Anchor Desk: Glass-top anchor desk with a laptop in front of you.
  Green Screen Wall (Beside You): Display the bold text “TNW News Hurricane Center”. Also feature TV monitors showing live Hurricane Hunter aircraft mission feeds.
  Green Screen Floor: A dynamic hurricane radar map that pops up from the floor, giving the illusion you’re walking on top of it—activated via your iPad tap.
  Additional Pop-up Effect: The hurricane data (e.g., storm stats, path) emerges in 3D style from the floor map after your tap, emphasizing urgency.
  Studio Branding: Add an “Italian stamp” styled graphic next to the LIVE indicator (e.g., “IN DIRETTA” aesthetic).
  Lighting & Perspective: Ensure the elements have perspective and depth. The floor projection should align with your anchor position and appear underfoot.

Let me know if you’d like me to craft a teleprompter script, a lower-third ticker, or assist with widget-ready broadcast overlays to pair with this graphic setup.

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