Tropical Storm Erin has formed today just west of Cape Verde - and, as it is moving near the island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, meteorologists are concerned

Tropical Storm Erin is positioned just west of the Cabo Verde Islands and is expected to track generally westwards for much of the week. Forecasts indicate gradual strengthening, with Erin potentially reaching hurricane status later this week while remaining far from land in the central Atlantic.

After Storm Floris swept the country last week, forecasters are predicting that another major weather system could form a hurricane and head for the UK. Tropical Storm Erin formed today, August 12, near Cabo Verde off the west coast of Africa, where the extreme weather has led to seven reported deaths so far.