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

Tropical Storm Erin is now the fifth named storm in the Atlantic this season as it formed on Monday off the western coast of Africa.

Tropical Storm Erin making its way across the Atlantic Ocean. What to consider for your Myrtle Beach vacation. August, September and October are the most active months of hurricane season.