TROPICAL OUTLOOK
A tropical wave moving across the far eastern Atlantic Ocean has the potential to develop into a tropical depression late this week or next weekend.
The system is currently producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms but environmental conditions appear favorable for slow development over the coming days.
The tropical wave is expected to move westward to west-northwestward at around 15 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic throughout the week.
The National Hurricane Center gives the system a low chance of formation within the next 48 hours at near 0%, but a medium chance of development over the next seven days at 40%.
WE ARE APPROACHING THE PEAK OF HURRICANE SEASON
WHAT TO WATCH HEADING INTO SEPTEMBER
This is the Climate Prediction Center Outlook for September 3-9, and it aligns perfectly with the newest wave rolling off the Coast of Africa, which is highlighted above.
There's a 20-40% chance of it developing in the Atlantic in the vicinity of the Cabo Verde Islands in the first week of September. During this time frame, more favorable conditions are anticipated to develop across the basin.
That potential for activity in the Atlantic increases to 40-60% during the week of September 10-16. Dynamical models indicate a potential for formation across the western Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico during this time frame as well, with low-level westerly winds favored to build across the region. We'll be watching closely!
