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The Cuban Institute of Meteorology (INSMET) issued its first tropical storm warning this Monday, following the formation of Erin in the eastern Atlantic.
It is the fifth tropical storm of the season and has maximum sustained winds of 75 kilometers per hour with higher gusts, as well as a central pressure of 1004 hectopascals. It is moving west at 31 kilometers per hour, INSMET reported.
Erin was located at 11 o'clock this morning at 17.4 degrees North latitude and 28.0 degrees West longitude, a position that places it 455 kilometers west-northwest of the Cape Verde Islands and 3,710 kilometers east of the northern group of the Lesser Antilles.
INSMET forecasts that Erin will maintain a similar course and speed of translation, gradually gaining in organization and intensity as it moves over the open waters of the eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Currently, Erin does not pose a threat to Cuba, they assure.
Due to its position and the time of year, the Forecast Center is closely monitoring the evolution of the system, they added.
The next tropical cyclone advisory will be issued at 6 PM this Monday, they conclude.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) of the United States, which reported on Monday the formation of Erin, is monitoring other systems in the Atlantic. One of them is a weak trough over the central Atlantic, which has just a 10% chance of development in the next seven days.
The other is located in the northwest Atlantic, southeast of Nova Scotia, and it is a non-tropical system with a low potential to develop into a cyclone before moving over cold waters.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs until November 30, and August marks the beginning of the period of highest activity.
The Cuban Meteorological Institute recently reported that the 2025 hurricane season in the North Atlantic will remain active, with 11 tropical storms expected to form for the rest of the period, of which seven could reach hurricane status.
The forecast, updated on August 4th, warns of a high probability of impacts in the Caribbean and in Cuba. According to the weather report, seven of the storms will develop in the Atlantic, one in the Gulf of Mexico, and three in the Caribbean Sea.
The probability of at least one hurricane originating in the Caribbean is 85%, while the risk of an Atlantic-origin hurricane penetrating this region is 70%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tropical Storm Erin and the Cyclone Season in Cuba
What is Tropical Storm Erin and what is its current situation?
Tropical storm Erin is the fifth storm of the 2025 season, formed in the eastern Atlantic. Currently, it has maximum sustained winds of 75 km/h and is moving westward. Although it is being monitored, it does not pose an immediate threat to Cuba.
How many tropical storms are expected during the 2025 hurricane season?
The Cuban Meteorological Institute forecasts the formation of 11 tropical storms during the remainder of the 2025 hurricane season. Of these, seven could develop into hurricanes, indicating an active season with a high risk of impact on the Caribbean and Cuba.
What is the probability that Cuba will be affected by a hurricane in 2025?
There is a 50% chance that Cuba will be affected by a hurricane during the cyclone season of 2025. Additionally, there is a 70% likelihood that a tropical storm will impact the island, according to weather forecasts.
How are the Cuban authorities preparing for the cyclone season?
Cuban authorities, through the Meteorological Institute and Civil Defense, issue warnings and recommendations to prepare the population for potential impacts of cyclones. It is advised to follow official information sources and update family emergency plans.
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