The first Atlantic hurricane of the year could be upon us. Right now, Tropical Storm Erin is making its way through the tropical Atlantic Ocean, where it is currently to the east of several Caribbean nations, including Dominica and St Lucia.

But as the storm continues to move west-northwest toward the continental United States, it is expected to strengthen, potentially becoming a Category 4 hurricane.

Here’s what you need to know about the first possible Atlantic hurricane of the year, and the maps you can view to track its path.

It’s likely Tropical Storm Erin will become a hurricane. However, that outcome cannot be guaranteed. According to a recent bulletin from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, as of Friday,........

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