Tropical Storm Erin Forms in the Atlantic
The fifth-named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, Tropical Storm Erin, has officially formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.1 The storm, which was previously known as Invest 97L, is located just west of the Cabo Verde Islands.2 Forecasters expect Erin to continue moving west-northwestward and could strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days.3 The National Hurricane Center (NHC) will be issuing advisories on the storm.4
- Source: Tropical Storm Erin forms in Atlantic as National Hurricane Center watches for further development
Tropical Activity in the Pacific
In the Eastern North Pacific, Post-Tropical Cyclone Ivo is now a remnant low, and the National Hurricane Center has issued its final advisory on the system.5 Meanwhile, in the Central North Pacific, Hurricane Henriette has strengthened and is moving quickly northwest, well north of the Hawaiian Islands.6
- Source: National Hurricane Center – NOAA
National Weather Headlines
A cold front is moving into the Midwest, bringing with it the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms and heavy rain.7 Flash flooding is a concern for a corridor from northern Missouri across southern Iowa and into southern Wisconsin.8 Behind the front, cooler air and some Canadian wildfire smoke are expected.9 Meanwhile, hot and humid conditions are forecast to continue in the Great Lakes and New England regions.10
Wildfire Updates
As of today, 36 large wildfires are actively burning across the United States, having scorched over 600,000 acres. New fire starts have been reported in the Northern Rockies, Northwest, and California. The National Interagency Coordination Center (NICC) has noted that hot, dry, and breezy conditions are contributing to the heightened fire danger, particularly in the Four Corners region and other parts of the West.11 Military C-130 airtankers are being utilized to assist with firefighting efforts.12
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