Tropical Storm Erin is expected to begin strengthening today, and to become a hurricane by Thursday or Friday.

Tropical Storm Erin is likely to become the first hurricane of the 2025 season by late Thursday or early Friday.

Erin is moving west at 20 mph, according to the NHC. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect as of 5 p.m. Tuesday.

A southward shift in Erin’s track has led to an increase in risk for the northern Caribbean Islands, though a direct hit in ...