ORLANDO, Fla. – A new tropical wave is expected to emerge off Africa this weekend as we move closer to the peak of hurricane season.
Sept. 10 is considered the peak of hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
While development chances remain low for now, the environment ahead could support slow organization as the wave moves west across the Atlantic.
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As of Thursday morning, the National Hurricane Center highlighted a tropical wave that is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa in the next day or so.
As it travels west, just southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, it will move over warmer waters, and favorable atmospheric conditions will allow for gradual development next week.
- Chance of formation in 48 hours: Near 0%
- Chance of formation in 7 days: Low (20%)
This is a typical area for tropical development in late August and early September, so while it’s still early, it’s worth watching closely over the coming days.
Fernand is Finished
Tropical Storm Fernand, which had been spinning in the central Atlantic, is now classified as a post-tropical cyclone.
It’s expected to fully dissipate in the next day or two as it gets absorbed by a larger storm system in the North Atlantic.
The next named storm will be called Gabrielle.