Erin re-intensifies into category 4 hurricane

Hurricane Erin has re-intensified into a category 4 storm on Sunday after completing an eyewall replacement cycle, with the U.S. National Hurricane Center warning of life-threatening surf and rip currents along the US eastern seaboard this week.

The hurricane was about 965 miles (1,555 km) south-southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, packing maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 kph).

“Some additional strengthening is expected over the next 12 hours followed by gradual weakening,” NHC said.