TAMPA, Fla. - The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Erin is making its way west across the Atlantic Ocean – but with the storm still thousands of miles from the U.S. coast, FOX 13 meteorologists say it's still too soon to pinpoint its eventual path.

Erin formed on Monday just west of the Cabo Verde Islands.

Tropical Storm Erin's track

As of 5 p.m. Tuesday, Erin was located at 17.0N and 38.3W with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph, with the NHC saying some gusts could be stronger.

The storm is moving west at 22 mph.

FOX 13 Chief Meteorologist Paul Dellegatto says Erin will continue on a general west/west-northwest track for the next several days.

This track will bring the storm over warmer water and into an environment more favorable for intensification.

Dellegatto s

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