TROPICAL OUTLOOK
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean that could strengthen into a tropical depression within days.
A tropical wave is located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic southwest of the Cabo Verde islands and continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions remain conducive for gradual development of this system during the next several days, and a tropical depression is likely to form late this week or this weekend. This system is expected to initially move slowly westward and then gradually accelerate westward to west-northwestward at around 15 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic into early next week.
Formation chance through 48 hours is low at 30 percent.
Formation chance through 7 days is high at 70 percent.
Should the system reach tropical storm status, it will be named "Gabrielle".
WE ARE APPROACHING THE PEAK OF HURRICANE SEASON
LOOKING BEYOND THE NEXT 7-DAYS
For the peak of the season, the Climate Prediction Center Outlook is highlighting potential for activity in the Atlantic and Gulf during the week of September 10-16.
From the Gulf to the Bahamas, tropical formation will be a possibility during this time frame.
Tropical development will stay likely in the Atlantic near the Cabo Verde Islands as waves roll off the coast of Africa. Favorable winds and minimal shear could become conducive for development during this time frame.
