Storm in the Atlantic Ocean could be heading towards the US

WorldEnvironment
12 Aug 2025 • 12:31 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Tropical Storm Erin, currently in the eastern Atlantic, is intensifying and could become the first hurricane of the 2025 North American season as early as Wednesday.
  • This storm is considered unseasonably early for a potential major hurricane, with forecasters noting favourable conditions for its intensification.
  • While expected to curve northwest, preventing a direct hit on the northeast Caribbean, its periphery could still bring severe conditions to the US East Coast, particularly from North Carolina to New England.
  • AccuWeather has warned residents of Bermuda and the Bahamas to monitor the storm's progression closely.
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an unusually active hurricane season for 2025, with Erin potentially being the first hurricane in this forecast.

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