Tropical depression could develop in Atlantic this weekend; NHC monitoring 2 areas
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves that could develop in the Atlantic.
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AL92 near the Lesser Antilles is falling apart, now 30% through 7 days. AL94 near Cabo Verde holds at 50% through 7 days. Heads up to the Lesser Antilles for gusty winds and heavy rain Friday night into Saturday. pic.twitter.com/6tLnz0G0Op
— Eric Burris (@EricBurrisWX) August 14, 2026
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A tropical wave about 650 miles east of the Lesser Antilles is becoming less organized as it encounters increasing upper-level winds and dry air.
Regardless of development, the Lesser Antilles could see gusty winds and areas of heavy rain Friday night and Saturday as the system moves through the region.
Residents across the islands should continue to monitor the system’s progress.
Formation chance through 48 hours: 30%Formation chance through 7 days: 30% Invest 94-L
A tropical wave several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms as it moves westward across the Atlantic.
Conditions are expected to become more favorable for development, and a tropical depression could form late this week or this weekend.
The wave is expected to move west to west-northwest across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic.
Formation chance through 48 hours: 30%Formation chance through 7 days: 50%
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