Hurricane Aaron Overview - Hurricane Aaron upgraded from tropical storm with winds at 75 miles/hour (approximately 120 km/hour) [1] - Expected to pass near Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands as a potential Category 3 hurricane [2] - Hurricane could intensify rapidly, potentially reaching Category 4 with 140 miles/hour (approximately 225 km/hour) winds [5][6] Potential US Impacts - Rip current warnings issued along the US East Coast [2] - Direct wind and rain impacts on the US mainland unlikely, based on current forecasts [8] - Indirect consequences include rip currents, waves, and beach erosion, especially midweek for the Mid-Atlantic and early next week for the Southeast [9] Forecast Uncertainty - Cone of uncertainty indicates potential for varied paths, initially considered a "fish storm" [7] - Computer models generally agree on keeping the storm well off the US coast by at least 500-600 miles (approximately 800-965 kilometers) [8]

Industry Trend - Surfing will be more accessible for wealthy individuals in Brazil's megacity, eliminating long drives to the Atlantic coast [1]