BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Yesterday’s tropical storm is truly yesterday’s news as Tropical Storm Cristobal died just a day after birth. Two other systems continue to be watched, but no seem slightly less likely to develop anytime soon — if at all. Here is the Thursday afternoon update from the National Hurricane Center:
For the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico:
Active Systems
The National Hurricane Center has issued the last advisory on Post-Tropical Cyclone Cristobal, located about 500 miles west-northwest of the Azores.
Central Tropical Atlantic (AL92)
Showers and thunderstorms have become less organized in association with a tropical wave located about 1000 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. In addition, recent satellite-derived wind data indicate that the system does not have a closed circulation. This system is expected to move into a region of strong upper-level winds and dry air, and the development chances appear to be decreasing. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this system as gusty winds and areas of heavy rain are possible Friday night and Saturday, regardless of development.
- Formation chance through 48 hours: medium, 60 percent.
- Formation chance through 7 days: medium, 60 percent.
Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL94)
A tropical wave located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions are forecast to be generally conducive for gradual development, and a tropical depression could form late this week or this weekend while the wave moves westward or west-northwestward across the eastern and central tropical Atlantic.
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- Formation chance through 48 hours: low, 30 percent.
- Formation chance through 7 days: medium, 50 percent.
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