Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the Atlantic, and will be one to watch
Tropical Storm Erin could become our first Atlantic hurricane of the season.
A tropical wave that emerged off the west coast of Africa has developed into Tropical Storm Erin, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The system was officially named on Monday morning.
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Erin is forecast to follow a long track across the Atlantic Ocean, and current atmospheric conditions, including a zone of lower wind shear, are favourable for further strengthening.
According to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC), Erin is expected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane by midweek.
If these trends continue, the system could potentially become a major hurricane over the weekend. However, given the uncertainties in forecasts 3-5 days out, significant changes could occur.
It remains highly uncertain whether Erin will impact coastal areas, as any potential effects would be more than 10 days away.
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Residents along the Atlantic Basin are encouraged to stay informed and monitor forecasts regularly.
