The Atlantic hurricane season continues with the formation of Tropical Storm Kirk in the central tropical Atlantic. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring two other systems with the potential for development in the coming days.
Tropical Storm Kirk
Currently located over the central tropical Atlantic, Kirk poses no immediate threat to land. However, the NHC is forecasting it to strengthen into a hurricane later this week.
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System in the Northwestern Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico
A disorganized area of showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Caribbean Sea is associated with a trough of low pressure. This system has a medium chance of development, with the NHC predicting it could become a tropical depression by the end of the week or weekend.
It is expected to move northwestward over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and into the Gulf of Mexico. Residents along the U.S. Gulf Coast are advised to monitor this system.
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System in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic
Another system, located a few hundred miles south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, is showing signs of organization. Environmental conditions are favorable for further development, and the NHC has given it a high chance of becoming a tropical depression within the next couple of days. This system is expected to move slowly westward over the eastern tropical Atlantic.
The NHC will continue to monitor these systems and provide updates on their development and potential paths. It is important for residents in coastal areas to stay informed and prepared during hurricane season.
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