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Hurricane Erin Intensifies Offshore, Lashes Caribbean With Rain

Waves build as Category 5 Hurricane Erin approaches in San Juan, Puerto Rico (Credit: AFP)

Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened offshore to a "catastrophic" Category 5 storm on Saturday, as rain lashed Caribbean islands and weather officials warned of possible flash floods and landslides.

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.

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