Tropical Storm Erin formed on Monday morning, August 11, in the eastern Atlantic. According to forecasters, it is expected to move westward toward the United States and intensify, likely becoming the first hurricane of the season.
Experts say it is still too early to tell whether Erin will pose a direct threat to the United States and Florida, or whether it will veer northward.
Chad Merrill, senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, told the SunSentinel: “Several factors are working in its favor, including the absence of dust, warm water and the absence of disruptive breezes (wind shear).”
At 11 a.m. Monday, Erin was located 280 miles northwest of the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa and moving westward at a speed of 20 miles per hour, with sustained winds of 45 mph (72 km/h). By Saturday, it is expected to reach major hurricane status, with average winds exceeding 110 mph (177 km/h). Follow Le Soleil de la Floride to stay informed.
Here is a reminder of the list of possible storm names for the 2025 season:
Andrea (June 20)
Barry (June 29)
Chantal (July 5)
Dexter (August 3)
Erin
Fernand
Gabrielle
Humberto
Imelda
Jerry
Karen
Lorenzo
Melissa
Nestor
Olga
Pablo
Rebekah
Sebastien
Tanya
Van
Wendy
