TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Erin formed just west of the Cabo Verde Islands on Monday, the National Hurricane Center announced.
Tropical Storm Erin
The storm was located west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands as of the NHC’s 5 p.m. update.
Erin is expected to move toward the west near 21 mph and will continue to move west for the next several days.
Maximum sustained winds are 45 mph. The storm is expected to strengthen gradually over the next several days.
It is expected to reach major hurricane strength, becoming a Category 3 storm by Saturday…