Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified to become a Category 5 storm on Saturday, one day after being upgraded from a tropical storm, as forecasters warned of flooding and possible landslides in the Ca...

Hurricane Erin has rapidly intensified to a Category 4 storm as it tracks above the northeastern Caribbean, churning up rough surf and sending rain and gusty winds to islands south of its path.

The hurricane was located 105 miles (170 kilometers) north of Anguilla at about 11 a.m. Saturday, moving west at 17 mph (28 kph).