BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A new system is being monitored by the National Hurricane Center as it develops off the coast of Africa. It may become a tropical depression later this week. Here is the Wednesday update from the NHC:
For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
Far Eastern Tropical Atlantic:
A tropical wave is about to move off the west coast of Africa. An area of low pressure is expected to form in a day or so, and it could become a short-lived tropical depression on Thursday or Friday. Strong upper-level winds should end the opportunity for development by the weekend. Interests in the Cabo Verde Islands should monitor the progress of this system as gusty winds and areas of heavy rain are possible there by the end of the week.
- Formation chance through 48 hours…low…20 percent.
- Formation chance through 7 days…medium…40 percent.
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