TNW NEWS OPERATIONS – HURRICANE OPERATIONS DIVISION – BURLINGTON
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Friday, August 15, 2025 – 12:00 PM EDT
HURRICANE ERIC – LATEST TRACK AND IMPACTS
BURLINGTON, VT – The TNW News Hurricane Operations Division is tracking Hurricane Eric, a powerful Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. As of 12:00 PM EDT, the center of Eric was positioned east-southeast of Puerto Rico, moving northwest at 12 mph. Forecast models keep Eric on a dangerous path toward the Bahamas before a potential curve toward the southeastern United States late next week.
Current Position:
Location: 18.4°N, 64.0°W
Winds: 140 mph (Category 4)
Movement: NW at 12 mph
Pressure: 945 mb
Forecast & Hazards:
Wind: Catastrophic winds possible in Eric’s core. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 45 miles; tropical-storm-force winds extend up to 160 miles.
Storm Surge: Life-threatening storm surge could raise water levels 10–15 feet in the Bahamas’ most vulnerable areas.
Rainfall: Torrential rain over Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Leeward Islands today may cause flash flooding and mudslides.
U.S. Impact Outlook:
Although precise landfall predictions remain uncertain, Florida’s east coast and much of the southeastern U.S. should be on high alert. Eric’s eventual curve will determine the extent of U.S. impacts late next week.
Preparedness Notes:
Ensure hurricane kits are complete and evacuation plans are ready.
Monitor TNWWeather.com and TNW News on X, Instagram, and Threads for updates.
TNW’s Hurricane Operations Division in Burlington will continue 24/7 coverage as Hurricane Eric progresses.

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