Tropical Storm Erin could become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season

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This graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows a possible path of Tropical Storm Erin over the course of the week. (National Hurricane Center)A tropical storm churning in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa could become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2025 season. Federal forecasters expect Tropical Storm Erin , currently located around 820 miles west of Cape Verde, to strengthen over the next several days and say it could become a hurricane by late Thursday. Tropical Storm Erin currently has maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour, with tropical storm-force winds extending out from its center as far as 35 miles. Here’s what to know The 2025 hurricane season officially began on Sunday.