Tropical Storm Erin's path puts some homeowners at heightened risk, as the storm starts building into a hurricane tracked by meteorologists.

With maximum wind speeds back down to 125 mph, Erin remains a Category 3 storm, but is expected to strengthen again in the next few days. NHC said the storm is getting bigger, with hurricane-force winds extending 25 miles from the center and tropical storm-force winds extending up to 205 miles.

Erin reached Category 5 status before weakening but has brought significant rain to the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.