Tropical Storm Erin continues its westward path across the Atlantic, expected to become a hurricane Aug. 15, and a major ...

Tropical Storm Erin is beginning to strengthen and could become a strong Category 3 storm with 125-mph winds within five days.

Hurricane Erin on Saturday quickly grew into a major Category 3 storm with 120 mph sustained winds as its outer bands began to lash the Caribbean, according to the National Hurricane Center.

The Atlantic basin includes the northern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of America, as the Gulf of Mexico is now known in the U.S. per an order from President Trump. NOAA and the National ...