Image Credit: Getty Images Tropical Storm Erin has become the latest development in the Atlantic Ocean to cause concern. On Tuesday, August 12, the National Hurricane Center provided a status update about its strength and path for the coming days. So, what does this mean for the East Coast of the United States? Get updates on the storm below. Tropical Storm Erin 2025 Path Erin was located around 690 miles west of Africa's Cabo Verde Islands at around 5 a.m. ET, according to the National Hurricane Center.