Tropical Storm Erin could become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season later this week after forming Monday in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said.

In a 5 a.m. advisory on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami said Erin was about 1,400 miles east of the Northern Leeward Islands and had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.

Erin is moving westward at 20 mph, and is expected to gradually strengthen on Wednesday.

Currently, there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, but the NHC said the northern Leeward Islands, Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico should monitor the storm.

When could Erin become a hurricane?

The NHC said in its 5 a.m. advisory that Erin will likely become a hurricane by late Thursday or early Friday.

Erin could intensif

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