The major category 3 hurricane is forecast to remain out in the Atlantic Ocean, then the remnants could be seen in the UK by late Sunday - bringing big waves to the country's east coast.

The Category 4 hurricane is expected to bring strong winds, floods and landslides to islands in the Caribbean.

Hurricane Erin rapidly strengthened into a Category 4 storm. It is not expected to make a direct hit on the U.S. but will create dangerous surf.