West African coast is under observation for the potential growth of a tropical system near the region of low atmospheric pressure
The tropical depression that was approaching the Cabo Verde Islands on Sunday night has rapidly developed into Hurricane Erin, marking the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season.
Currently, Hurricane Erin is a major hurricane with sustained winds of at least 75 mph. The storm has already caused severe flooding and fatalities in the Cabo Verde Islands, particularly on São Vicente, where heavy rains from Erin’s precursor led to flash floods, resulting in at least nine deaths and displacing 1,500 residents.
As of now, Hurricane Erin is forecast to strengthen further, potentially reaching Category 4 status with winds around 130 mph. The storm is moving west-northwest and is expected to pass north of the northern Leeward Islands and Puerto Rico. It is predicted to skirt the Caribbean islands while remaining offshore of the U.S. East Coast as it moves north and then curves back northeastward over the Atlantic.
Tropical storm warnings are currently in effect for Turks and Caicos, the southeast Bahamas, and watches for the central Bahamas. The Cabo Verde government has declared a state of emergency in affected islands, and significant recovery efforts are underway due to the flood damage from Erin’s precursor system.
Conditions remain favorable for this system to become a tropical depression or storm. The storm is expected to move west-northwest at 15 to 20 mph and is likely to form a depression by the middle of this week. It is predicted to be a long-track storm, and the forecast models suggest it will continue on its west-northwest trajectory.
Our News Miami will continue to monitor this storm for the rest of the week and over the weekend, providing updates on its path and potential impact on coastal regions.
- The development of Hurricane Erin, a major hurricane, signifies a significant event in the 2025 Atlantic season, highlighting the intersection of science and news.
- In the realm of environmental science, the devastating impact of Hurricane Erin on the Cabo Verde Islands, particularly São Vicente, underscores the potential hazards associated with extreme weather.
- As Hurricane Erin continues its west-northwest trajectory, melding with ongoing oceanic conditions, it remains a subject of interest for weather forecasters, underscoring the crucial role of weather science in predicting and mitigating coastal disasters.
