Tropical Storm Erin has developed just west of the Cabo Verde Islands, becoming the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. While there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, the system is forecast to strengthen as it moves west across the open Atlantic.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the eastern tropical Atlantic and could reach hurricane strength later in the week

Tropical Storm Erin has formed. The storm is in the far eastern Atlantic near the Cape Verde Islands. The National Hurricane Center said it will initiate advisories on the storm starting later Monday morning. Forecast trends suggest it will remain over open waters for at least the next seven days.