Tropical Storm Erin is expected to strengthen in the Atlantic and likely become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, according to the National Hurricane Center. As of 5 a.m., the storm is located 690 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands in the Atlantic with wind speeds of 45 mph.

Storm Team 10 and the National Hurricane Center are tracking Tropical Storm Erin in the central Atlantic Ocean. Current wind speeds are 50 mph as it moves west at 17 mph. The latest forecast cone from the NHC shows Erin moving west-northwest and should continue that track for the next several days as it organizes and strengthens.