A low-pressure system near the Cape Verde Islands has a 90% chance of cyclone formation in the next 48 hours, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The islands may experience heavy rainfall and gusty winds,

Tropical Storm Erin has formed. The storm is in the far eastern Atlantic near the Cape Verde Islands. The National Hurricane Center said it will initiate advisories on the storm starting later Monday morning. Forecast trends suggest it will remain over open waters for at least the next seven days.