MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- There are two areas of interest and a newly formed tropical storm in the eastern tropical Atlantic.

Tropical Storm Erin formed as of 11 a.m. Monday. Erin has been steadily organizing over the past 24 hours and will continue to do so throughout the week. Winds are currently sustained at 45 mph and are moving west at 20 mph.

It is expected to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season as soon as Wednesday, and even a major hurricane by the weekend. As of now, peak intensity is forecast at Category 3, with winds of 115 mph. Several models indicate even a Category 4.

For the next five days, Erin will track west, and early next week, we are anticipating a turn to the northeast and most likely out to sea. The question is how close this will track to the East Co

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