Tropical Storm Erin formed in the eastern Atlantic Ocean on Monday, forecasters said. The storm was expected to strengthen later in the week and could become the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season.

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean as Hurricane Henriette is strengthening in the Pacific Ocean.

H ONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hurricane Henriette is maintaining its strength as a Category 1 system as it moves rapidly to the northwest, away from the islands. In data valid at 11 a.m. Monday, Henriette had maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour with higher gusts.