Tropical Storm Erin has developed just west of the Cabo Verde Islands, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. While there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, the system is forecast to strengthen as it moves west across the open Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Erin formed in the eastern tropical Atlantic on Monday morning and is forecast to grow into a major hurricane by the weekend, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of the NHC’s 2 p.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the eastern tropical Atlantic and could reach hurricane strength later in the week