August 17, 2025 Sunday Update on Erin
Erin is expanding in size as it gains latitude
August 2025 was the 28th-warmest August in the 132-year national record (1895–2026), at 73.4°F against a 1991–2020 normal of 73.1°F (+0.3°F).
August 2025 was the 27th-driest August in the 132-year national record (1895–2026), at 2.3in against a 1991–2020 normal of 2.7in (-0.3in).
NOAA/NCEI Climate at a Glance, contiguous United States. This is the observed record for the month, not a score of anything said in this piece — the forecast ledger begins 2026-08-17 and cannot reach earlier posts.
2025 Season to Date: 5 named storms, 1 hurricanes, and 1 majors [ ERIN +1 ]
Erin has struggled with dry air but may have managed to recently complete an eyewall replacement cycle resulting in a clear/warm and larger eye + radius of maximum winds.
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