Tropics watch: Tropical wave over far eastern Atlantic could become a depression this week

Rachael Thomas, Palm Beach Post
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An area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean could become a tropical depression this week, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say.

The disturbance is associated with a tropical wave and is located south of the Cabo Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development over the next few days, the NHC said.

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A graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows the position and expected track of a tropical wave that could develop into a tropical depression this week.
A graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows the position and expected track of a tropical wave that could develop into a tropical depression this week.

What's out there and where are they?

Tropical wave: A large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the far eastern tropical Atlantic south of the Cabo Verde islands is associated with a tropical wave.

How likely are they to strengthen?

Environmental conditions appear generally conducive for gradual development of this system while it moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic, and a tropical depression could form around the middle to latter part of this week.

  • Formation chance through 48 hours: Low, 20 percent

  • Formation chance through 5 days: Medium, 40 percent

A satellite image from the National Hurricane Center shows the position of a tropical wave that could become a tropical depression this week.
A satellite image from the National Hurricane Center shows the position of a tropical wave that could become a tropical depression this week.

Who is likely to be impacted?

It's still too early at this time to determine whether Florida will feel the impact from this system. While the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has been comparatively quiet so far, forecasters say residents in coastal areas should stay alert as the season's September peak approaches.

Tracking the tropics in real time:

These graphics, which update automatically, show you activity in the tropics in real time:

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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: NHC says new tropical depression could form over Atlantic this week