{"id":384727,"date":"2026-08-29T18:09:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/384727\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T18:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:09:20","slug":"tracking-the-tropics-two-areas-for-potential-tropical-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/384727\/","title":{"rendered":"Tracking the Tropics: Two areas for potential tropical development"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tracking the Tropics: Two areas for potential tropical development<\/p>\n<p>The NHC has highlighted two areas to watch: one in the Atlantic and one in the Gulf. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/news-team\/f41bb026-dafe-4b1f-a5ce-b45a17a79679\" aria-label=\"Sara Blue profile page\" class=\"css-15eikfp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/f41bb026-dafe-4b1f-a5ce-b45a17a79679_1756921664.jpg\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" alt=\"Sara Blue\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/a>FORT MYERS, Fla. \u2014<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"0\">The Gulf Coast News Storm Team is monitoring two areas for potential tropical development.  As of 8 a.m., development odds with both weather disturbances are low. <\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ba35bb42-6e04-4627-8f43-517e24f0404f.png\" alt=\"Image no longer available\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" draggable=\"true\" class=\"css-fphibt\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ba35bb42-6e04-4627-8f43-517e24f0404f.png\" alt=\"Image no longer available\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-hr9vxw\"\/>East of the Leeward Islands: <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"3\">The remnants of what was once <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/article\/tropical-storm-dolly-atlantic-track-plot-cone-forecast\/73551265\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Tropical Storm Dolly<\/a> continue moving westward over the open Atlantic Ocean, where they have a small chance to redevelop. The National Hurricane Center is highlighting a region east of Florida as a place to watch in the coming week. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"4\">As of 8 a.m., storms are beginning to increase, but there are no signs of organization. The NHC has development odds pegged at 10% over the next seven days. Nothing is set to organize in the next 48 hours. <\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5a444e79-9bf1-4037-b970-7c2c9fe6c8d4.png\" alt=\"Image no longer available\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" draggable=\"true\" class=\"css-fphibt\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/5a444e79-9bf1-4037-b970-7c2c9fe6c8d4.png\" alt=\"Image no longer available\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-hr9vxw\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"6\">In the image above, the remnants of what was once Tropical Storm Dolly are marked by the yellow &#8220;x&#8221; over the ocean.  The area to monitor in the coming week is the region highlighted in yellow north of the Dominican Republic and east of Florida. <\/p>\n<p>In the Gulf: <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"8\">A weak area of low pressure is creating disorganized clouds and storms about 100 miles south-southwest of Pensacola.  Development odds are very low. There is only a 10% chance of development over the next seven days. According to the NHC, there is no chance of formation through the upcoming weekend.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1c08c8c0-263c-4f7b-bc34-cded179c99fa.png\" alt=\"Image no longer available\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" draggable=\"true\" class=\"css-fphibt\"\/><img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1c08c8c0-263c-4f7b-bc34-cded179c99fa.png\" alt=\"Image no longer available\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"css-hr9vxw\"\/><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"10\">Slow development is possible as this system drifts west, away from the Gulf Coast.  <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"11\">We&#8217;ll keep you updated over the next week on the platforms of Gulf Coast News. <\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"13\">However you watch or scroll, we&#8217;re committed to delivering your Gulf Coast Weather Most Accurate Forecast, one you can rely on every day, wherever you are.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"14\">Live Interactive Radar: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/app\/live-radar\/69976595\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Track conditions in real time with the Gulf Coast Live Radar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"15\">Watch Gulf Coast Weather: Find the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/weather\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">weather forecast videos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com\/app\/nowcast\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">streaming live or on demand<\/a>, on TV and online.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"16\">Stream on the Go: Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/qrco.de\/gcnapp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">free Gulf Coast News app<\/a> to watch on your phone or tablet.<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"17\">Your Gulf Coast Weather Team<\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"19\">Follow on Social: Follow, like and subscribe to Gulf Coast News on social media to share your tips and be part of the conversation with Southwest Florida&#8217;s most experienced, trusted weather team: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GulfCoastNewsNow\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gulfcoastnewsnow\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@GulfCoastNewsNow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@gulfcoastnewsnow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@gulfcoastnewsnow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Threads<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/gulfcoastnewsnow.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesky<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/nextdoor.com\/page\/gulf-coast-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nextdoor<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gcnnow?lang=en\" rel=\"nofollow\">X<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-node-id=\"20\">DOWNLOAD the free <a href=\"https:\/\/qrco.de\/gcnapp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gulf Coast News app<\/a> for your latest breaking news and weather alerts. 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