National Hurricane Center tracking system that could become tropical depression
The season's next tropical system looks to be brewing in the eastern Atlantic, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center.
The system located southwest of Cabo Verde could become a tropical depression over the weekend or early next week.
Closer to the U.S., drenching downpours and locally gusty thunderstorms associated with a tropical disturbance no longer on the Hurricane Center's tropical outlook map are expected to move across parts of Florida through the end the week, according to AccuWeather meteorologists.
Multiple rounds of downpours are expected over South Florida today and tomorrow and as storms train, flooding will become increasingly possible. A Flood Watch is in effect for portions of #SoFla through at least this evening. #FLwx https://t.co/8JobhifgLb
— Florida Storms (@FloridaStorms) July 27, 2023
The disturbance, currently located near the Bahamas, is forecast to drift to the west-northwest, bringing it to Florida today and Friday.
Residents from Florida to the Georgia coast could see drenching downpours and locally gusty thunderstorms into Friday, according to AccuWeather.
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Forecasters also are watching three other tropical waves, including one in the Caribbean Sea.
The next named storm of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season will be Emily.
Here's the latest update from the NHC as of 2 p.m. July 27:
What's out there and where are they?
Eastern tropical wave: A tropical wave is located several hundred miles to the southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.
Tropical wave 1: A tropical wave in the eastern Atlantic is located northwest of Cabo Verde. It's moving west at 17 to 23 mph. Exact location: near 31W from 03N to 19N.
Tropical wave 2: A tropical wave in the western Atlantic is located east of the British Virgin Islands. It's moving west at 17 to 23 mph. Exact location: near 50W from 03N to 18N.
Tropical wave 3: A tropical wave in the central Caribbean is located between Cuba and Haiti. Exact location: 74W from 05N to 20N.
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How likely are they to strengthen?
Eastern tropical wave: Conditions are expected to be favorable for gradual development of this system in a few days, and a tropical depression could form late this weekend or early next week while the system moves generally west-northwestward over the tropical Atlantic.
Formation chance through 48 hours: low, near 0 percent.
Formation chance through 7 days: medium, 40 percent.
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Who is likely to be impacted?
7:38AM | Tropical downpours with embedded lightning moving onshore from Melbourne to Stuart over the next hour. Quick 1"+ pockets of rain with this activity possible. Small craft operators may want to reconsider heading out as conditions deteriorate. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/CEIXcp1ITB
— NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) July 27, 2023
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.
Weather watches and warnings issued in Florida
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 system with potential for strengthening into depression
