Tropical Storm Erin forms in the Atlantic, expected to gain strength in coming days

Source: New York Post

Tropical Storm Erin formed Monday in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean, just west of the Cabo Verde Islands, as Hurricane Henriette strengthened in the Pacific Ocean well away from Hawaii, forecasters said. There were no coastal watches or warnings in effect for either storm, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said. This image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows Tropical Storm Erin on Monday, Aug.