Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Tropical Storm Erin Forms, Heads West, Hurricane Possible
A new storm named Erin has appeared in the Atlantic Ocean.
It started on August 11th and is moving west.
Scientists think it might become a hurricane by Thursday.
Erin is heading towards the Caribbean but could also impact the US East Coast later.
People on the coast, especially near Bermuda and the US, should watch out for strong winds and waves.
Where it goes depends on the weather and the experts will keep watching it.
Tropical Storm Erin formed in the eastern Atlantic on August 11, 2025.
Erin is the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
The storm is moving west at 20 mph, with potential to become a hurricane by Thursday.
Erin's effects could bring rough seas and squalls to various islands and potentially the US East Coast.
The NHC predicts it may pass between Bermuda and the US East Coast around August 19-21.
- Who
- The National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami is monitoring the storm.
- What
- Tropical Storm Erin has formed and may intensify into a hurricane.
- When
- Formed on Monday, August 11, 2025, with potential hurricane status by Thursday.
- Where
- Eastern Atlantic, approximately 280 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.
- Why
- To track its development and predict potential impacts on coastal communities.
- Storm Name
- Erin
- Formation Date
- August 11, 2025
- Location
- Eastern Atlantic
- Current Status
- Tropical Storm
- Potential
- Hurricane
- Expected Path
- West, then Northwest
- Season
- 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Sources
National Hurricane Center Watching Atlantic Disturbance, Likely to Strengthen Into Storm This Week
Tropical Storm Erin forms in Atlantic, may become major hurricane this week; Caribbean and US East Coast on alert
Tropical Storm Erin expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of season in the Atlantic
