Greenville, SC – Tropical Storm Erin has officially formed in the far eastern tropical Atlantic, becoming the latest system to track westward toward the Caribbean during peak hurricane season. The storm is moving at 20 mph with sustained winds of 45 mph and is expected to strengthen gradually into a hurricane later this week.
According to the National Hurricane Center, Erin’s projected path takes it across open waters over the next several days, potentially reaching the eastern Caribbean — including the Leeward Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands — by Saturday morning. While no U.S. mainland watches or warnings are currently in effect, forecasters caution that the system’s long-term track will need to be monitored closely.
Residents along the East Coast and in the Caribbean are urged to review hurricane preparedness plans now, ensure emergency kits are stocked, and stay tuned to official updates. Early storm formation this far east often gives forecasters and communities more time to prepare, but it can also allow systems to intensify over warm Atlantic waters.
The National Hurricane Center will issue updated advisories every six hours. For now, there is no immediate threat to the Carolinas or Georgia, but conditions could change depending on Erin’s speed and track later this week.
