The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two disturbances in the Atlantic basin that could develop into tropical depressions in the coming days.
System 1: Gulf of Mexico
A broad area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms is currently lingering over the southwestern Caribbean Sea and southern Gulf of Mexico. This system is expected to move northward into the Gulf of Mexico over the weekend, where conditions could become favorable for gradual development.
- Formation chance through 48 hours: Low (near 0%)
- Formation chance through 7 days: Medium (40%)
Residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast should keep an eye on this system.
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System 2: Eastern Tropical Atlantic
A low-pressure system located a few hundred miles south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands is showing increasing signs of organization. Forecasters expect this system to develop into a tropical depression within the next day or two as it moves slowly westward over the eastern tropical Atlantic.
- Formation chance through 48 hours: High (90%)
- Formation chance through 7 days: High (90%)
Meanwhile, Hurricane Kirk continues to churn over the central tropical Atlantic Ocean. The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on this storm.
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