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A storm gets a name when wind speeds reach 39 miles per hour, and it becomes a Category 1 hurricane if those winds reach 74 m.p.h.
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Storm gets name at 39 mph wind speeds becomes Category 1 hurricane at 74 mph
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Weather Meteorology
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM (2 days ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 8:50 PM (2 days ago)

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Hurricane Erin Intensifies, Threatening Caribbean Islands
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Catch upJudson JonesJudson Jones is a meteorologist and reporter for The Times Hurricane Erin is expected to bring heavy rain through Sunday as it passes north of the Caribbean islands

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