Pics: Surfers ride wave at La Pared beach as Category 5 Hurricane Erin approaches Puerto Rico, red flag warning issued

Hurricane Erin waves will continue to impact portions of the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola, the northern Leeward Islands, and Turks & Caicos Islands.

Updated on Aug 17, 2025 04:56 pm IST 10 Photos
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A surfer rides a wave at La Pared beach as Category 5 Hurricane Erin approaches in Luquillo, Puerto Rico on August 16, 2025. Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened offshore to a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm on August 16, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides. (Photo by Ricardo ARDUENGO / AFP)(AFP)

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A man is hit by rough waves at a beach as Category 5 Hurricane Erin approaches in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on August 16, 2025.  (Photo by Ricardo ARDUENGO / AFP)(AFP)

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The first hurricane of what is expected to be a particularly intense Atlantic season, Erin is expected to drench Caribbean islands with rain and strong winds but not make landfall. (Photo by Ricardo ARDUENGO / AFP)(AFP)

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People are seen at a beach as Category 5 Hurricane Erin approaches in San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 16, 2025.  (Photo by Ricardo ARDUENGO / AFP)(AFP)

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Surfers look at waves at La Pared beach as Category 5 Hurricane Erin approaches in Luquillo, Puerto Rico on August 16, 2025. (AFP)

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