ERIN PASSING EAST OF BERMUDA

September 9, 2001 — At 11 a.m. EDT, the large eye of Hurricane Erin was located near latitude 32.2 north, longitude 62.6 west or about 125 miles east of Bermuda. Erin is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph, and a north-northwestward motion is expected during the next 24 hours. On this track the center of Erin will get a little closer to Bermuda but should pass to the east-northeast of the island later Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 105 mph with higher gusts. Some increase in strength is possible Sunday, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center. (Click on NOAA satellite image for larger view of Hurricane Erin taken Sept. 9, 2001 at 10:45 a.m. EDT. Click here to see latest NOAA satellite image.)

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 45 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is 979 mb, 28.91 inches.

Above normal tides accompanied by large battering waves will likely occur on Bermuda Sunday. Rainfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches are possible along the track of Erin.

For storm information for specific areas of the USA, please monitor products issued by National Weather Service local forecast offices.

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