Tropical Storm Erin Poised to Become the First Hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic Season

MIAMI -- Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean and is projected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season later this week, according to meteorologists.

Meanwhile, in the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Henriette has intensified but remains distant from Hawaii. The National Hurricane Center (NHC), based in Miami, has stated that there are currently no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm.

As of Monday afternoon, Tropical Storm Erin was situated approximately 430 miles (690 kilometers) west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph) and is moving westward at a speed of 20 mph (32 kph). Forecasters anticipate that Erin will maintain this general trajectory for several days.

Gradual strengthening of the storm is expected over the coming days, with predictions indicating that Erin could reach hurricane status by the end of the week. However, the NHC cautioned that it is still too early to assess any potential impacts on land, particularly as the storm approaches the northern Leeward Islands.

In other developments, Hurricane Henriette was classified as a Category 1 storm in the central Pacific as of Monday. The storm is expected to retain its hurricane status for one to two more days before beginning to weaken. Henriette has recorded maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 kph) and was located about 595 miles (945 kilometers) northwest of Honolulu.

Additionally, the remnants of a once-active Tropical Storm Ivo dissipated on Monday, situated approximately 615 miles (990 kilometers) west of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Forecasters have confirmed that the remnants pose no threat to land.