Tropical Storm Erin formed in the Atlantic on Monday and is expected to gain strength, according to the National Hurricane Center. >> Bookmark this page for the latest maps and models. Sign up for our Newsletters>> Subscribe to the WESH 2 YouTube channelMaps,

Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to track in the direction of the U.S. coast and reach major hurricane strength by this weekend. Here’s the last forecast path.

Tropical Storm Erin has formed. The storm is in the far eastern Atlantic near the Cape Verde Islands. The National Hurricane Center said it will initiate advisories on the storm starting later Monday morning. Forecast trends suggest it will remain over open waters for at least the next seven days.