U.S., Aug. 16 -- Hurricane Erin is now a category five monster storm approaching the Caribbean and the US East Coast, but is not a severe threat to land, residents, and visitors to the region.

Hurricane Erin in the Atlantic Ocean is now a dangerous Category 5 Hurricane with winds measured at 60 mph (257 kph).

This massive hurricane is approaching the Caribbean and the U.S. West Coast, but is expected to stay far away from land and cause minimal harm.

Tropical storm watches were issued for St. Martin, St. Barts, and St. Maarten. The Hurricane Center warned that heavy rain in some areas could trigger flash flooding, landslides, and mudslides.

Tropical-storm force wind gusts are possible in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeast ...