Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Tropical Storm Erin Could Become First 2025 Atlantic Hurricane
A new storm called Tropical Storm Erin is in the Atlantic Ocean, and it could become a hurricane.
It's currently near the Cabo Verde Islands and is expected to get stronger.
There is also a hurricane named Henriette in the Pacific Ocean, far from Hawaii.
Another storm, Ivo, has broken apart and won't cause any problems.
Basically, scientists are keeping an eye on these storms to see how they might affect things.
Tropical Storm Erin formed in the Atlantic Ocean and may become the first hurricane of 2025.
Erin is located west of the Cabo Verde Islands with sustained winds near 45 mph.
Forecasters predict Erin will strengthen, potentially reaching hurricane intensity later this week.
Hurricane Henriette, a Category 1 storm, is in the Pacific Ocean, far from Hawaii.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Ivo dissipated in the Pacific with no threat to land.
- Who
- Tropical Storm Erin and Hurricane Henriette.
- What
- Tropical Storm Erin's potential to become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.
- When
- Erin formed on Monday, August 11th, and is expected to strengthen later this week.
- Where
- Tropical Atlantic Ocean, west of the Cabo Verde Islands.
- Why
- Due to atmospheric conditions that are favorable for storm intensification.
- Storm Name
- Erin
- Location
- West of Cabo Verde Islands
- Maximum Sustained Winds (Erin)
- 45 mph
- Movement (Erin)
- Westward at 20 mph
- Storm Name
- Henriette
- Henriette Status
- Category 1 hurricane