Tropics watch: NHC forecasters tracking tropical wave over Atlantic, expect development

Rachael Thomas, Palm Beach Post
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Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are watching a tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean that they say could become a tropical depression by midweek.

A tropical wave located just off the west coast of Africa is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, the NHC said. Conditions appear conducive for gradual development as this system moves west to west-northwest.

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A graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows the position and expected track of a tropical wave that could become a tropical depression in coming days.
A graphic from the National Hurricane Center shows the position and expected track of a tropical wave that could become a tropical depression in coming days.

What's out there and where are they?

Tropical wave: A far eastern Atlantic tropical wave has partially emerged offshore Africa. It is moving west at about 13 mph.

How likely are they to strengthen?

The tropical wave has a near-zero percent chance of development over the next two days. It has a 40 percent chance of becoming a tropical cyclone in the next five days, according to the NHC.

A satellite image shows the position of a tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean. Forecasters say this system could become a tropical depression this week.
A satellite image shows the position of a tropical wave over the far eastern Atlantic Ocean. Forecasters say this system could become a tropical depression this week.

Who is likely to be impacted?

It's still too early at this time to determine whether Florida will feel the impact from this system. While the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has been comparatively quiet so far, forecasters say residents in coastal areas should stay alert as the season's September peak approaches.

Tracking the tropics in real time:

These graphics, which update automatically, show you activity in the tropics in real time:

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This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: NHC: Tropical wave over Atlantic expected to become depression