Tropical Storm Erin Rapidly Intensifies, Poised to Become Major Atlantic Hurricane
Tropical Storm Erin Rapidly Intensifies, Poised to Become Major Atlantic Hurricane Tropical Storm Erin has commenced its anticipated week-long journey across the North Atlantic, with forecasters predicting it will soon strengthen into a potent hurricane. Designated a tropical storm on Monday after crossing the Cabo Verde Islands as a strong disturbance on Sunday, Erin is currently located nearly 300 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, moving west at 20 mph with sustained winds of 45 mph. The National Hurricane…