National Hurricane Center expects tropical depression to develop. Will it impact Florida?
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A tropical wave brewing in the central tropical Atlantic is expected to become a tropical depression in the next couple of days.
The system — named Invest 96L by the National Hurricane Center — is expected to see favorable conditions for development as it makes its way northwest. As of its 8 a.m. update, the NHC gives the system a 70% chance to develop into a tropical depression.
Invest 96L is forecast to move west-northwest to northwest at about 15 mph over the next day or so, and then turn north-northwest to northwest Monday or Tuesday. Its current forecast does not put the system on a path toward the United States, but residents should monitor the storm for changes.
If sustained winds reach 39 mph, the system could become the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season: Emily.
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Meanwhile, the NHC is tracking three other tropical waves in the Caribbean. A new wave appeared between the West African coast and Cabo Verde. One is moving west, ranging from the coast of Puerto Rico to Venezuela. The other is reaching from Honduras across Central America and into the Pacific.
Here's the latest update from the NHC as of 2 p.m.:
What's out there and where are they?
Disturbance 1: A tropical wave about midway between Cabo Verde and the Lesser Antilles continues to produce disorganized cloudiness and showers from 12-15N between 43-50W.
Tropical wave 1: A Caribbean tropical wave extends from the Mona Passage to Venezuela, moving west about 15 mph. Exact location: from 63W to 67W and 12N to 16N.
Tropical wave 2: A tropical wave over southeast Mexico and Central America is moving west about 15 mph. Exact location: along 90W south of 20N.
Tropical wave 3: A new tropical wave is being analyzed between the West Coast of Africa and Cabo Verde. Exact location: along 19W from the equator to 19N.
How likely are they to strengthen?
Invest 96L is expected to see favorable environmental conditions for gradual development during the next couple of days. A tropical depression is likely to form early next week.
Formation chance through 48 hours: 30 percent.
Formation chance through seven days: 70 percent.
Who is likely to be impacted?
It's too early at this time to determine if there will be any impact to the U.S. from the tropical waves.
Forecasters urge all residents to continue monitoring the tropics and to always be prepared.
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When is the Atlantic hurricane season?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
When is the peak of hurricane season?
The peak of the season is Sept. 10, with the most activity happening between mid-August and mid-October, according to the Hurricane Center.
Tropical forecast over the next seven days
Excessive rainfall forecast
What's out there?
Systems currently being monitored by the National Hurricane Center.
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This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: NHC tracking 3 tropical waves, expected tropical depression
