Located hundreds of miles west of Africa’s Cabo Verde islands as of Tuesday evening, Erin is the fifth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic season. It will gradually strengthen as it moves westward in the coming days and could become a hurricane as soon as Wednesday night.
The system is moving through a portion of the Atlantic known as the “main development region,” which stretches from Africa’s west coast to the Caribbean. It’s where many tropical systems come to life – fueled by very warm ocean water – as hurricane season enters its typically busiest weeks.
Bermuda is keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Erin, which formed near the Cape Verde Islands and is tracking westward across the Atlantic. While it’s far too soon to know if Erin will pose any threat to the island, officials are advising residents to stay prepared.
Trevor Lindsay spoke with Bermuda Weather Service Director Cole Rogers, who says Erin’s projected path brings it north of Puerto Rico by Sunday morning. Beyond that point, long-range models show a wide range of possibilities — from a turn to the north to a continued westward track — but nothing definitive.
“It’s early days, but this is the time of year when hurricanes form,” Rogers said. “Sea surface temperatures are above normal, which does increase the potential for stronger storms. But that doesn’t necessarily mean more storms — just that the ones that do form could be stronger.”
Rogers noted that forecasters expect a slightly more active hurricane season this year, with around eight or nine storms compared to the average of seven. “It’s not quite a bumper crop,” he said, “but a little above normal.”
For now, Bermuda can expect partly cloudy skies and relatively stable weather over the next few days, with only a chance of isolated showers. Rogers’ advice to residents: “Always be ready. Even if a storm is far away, preparation is key.”
The Bermuda Weather Service will continue to monitor Erin’s progress, with updates expected early next week.
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