Tropical Depression #5 has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is now Tropical Storm Erin
Forecasters have been watching Tropical Storm Erin since it was just a little area of disturbance. Within the past 24 hours Erin has grown from an area of disturbance to a Tropical Storm. Tropical Storm Erin remains on a path towards Mexico and southern Texas. Current predicts have Erin remaining a tropical storm when she makes landfall early Thursday morning.
Source: National Hurricane Center