Tropical Storm Erin, the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, is on schedule for a long journey across the ocean — but its final location is still unknown.

The National Hurricane Centre now predicts Erin will strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane by the end of the week, with the possibility of intensifying further over the weekend.

Favourable conditions, such as low wind shear, are expected to support development.

[Hurricane, Erin, Tropical Storm, Wind, Thunderstorm, Rain, August 13, 2025. (The Weather Network/Rhythm Reet)] Hurricane, Erin, Tropical Storm, Wind, Thunderstorm, Rain, August 13, 2025. (The Weather Network/Rhythm Reet)

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