Tropical Storm Erin formed Monday in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean and could become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season later this week, forecasters say.

By Tuesday morning, Erin was about 690 miles (1,105 kilometers) west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph), according to the hurricane center. It said Erin was moving westward at 22 mph (35 kph) and is expected to continue on that general path for several days.

Currently, it is not affecting any land masses.

When could Erin become a hurricane?

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Erin is expected to decrease in forward speed and gradually turn toward the west-northwest.

"Gradual strengthening is forecast over the next several days, and Erin is

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