latest weather on Tropical Storm Erin in the Atlantic

latest weather on Tropical Storm Erin in the Atlantic

Tropical Storm Erin – which formed on August 11, 2025 in the eastern Atlantic, about 430 miles (690 km) from Cabo Verde – currently has sustained winds of 45 mph (72 km/h) and is moving west at 20–23 mph (32–37 km/h). According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Erin is likely to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season on Thursday, and could even reach Category 3 status by the end of the week if conditions are favorable.

Expected Development

Scenario 1 – Rapid Intensification: The Bermuda High System will pull the storm north, away from the Caribbean and the United States.

Scenario 2 – Slow Intensification: The storm could track more westerly, approaching the U.S. East Coast before changing course, increasing the risk to islands and coastlines.

The forecast model currently favors a northward turn over the Caribbean, but it is still worth monitoring.

Impacts and warnings

In São Vicente (Cabo Verde), the storm has caused severe damage, killing six people, including four children.

There are no hurricane warnings for the U.S. coast, but the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, and the U.S. East Coast are advised to monitor the forecast closely.

Quick summary:

Characteristics Details Current status Tropical storm, winds of 72 km/h, moving west Forecast to streng then Into hurricane (Thursday), possibly reaching Category 3 Road Likely to turn north, avoiding the Caribbean & U.S.Current risks Caused heavy damage in Cabo Verde Advice Close monitoring, prepare response plans

Sources: AP News, The Washington Post, People.com.

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