Hurricane Erin, in its most recent status during August 2025, was classified as a Category 3 hurricane. It had previously intensified to as high as Category 5 but was downgraded to Category 3 with maximum sustained winds around 125 mph. This downgrade was reported as of August 17, 2025. The storm is notable as the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and remained a major hurricane with significant strength after the downgrade. Thus, the category of Hurricane Erin as of the latest reports is Category 3. If you need more detailed information about its progression or impact, let me know!