Meteorologists are monitoring two tropical waves in the Atlantic Ocean that could lead to potential tropical development over the coming days, following the dissipation of Tropical Storm Cristobal.
The first tropical wave is located near the Lesser Antilles and carries a high risk of tropical development through August 14. Forecasters expect this system to dissipate west of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean due to unfavorable conditions.
Regardless of whether it organizes into a tropical depression or storm, the wave is projected to bring rain to parts of the region, including the U.S. Virgin Islands.
A second wave, currently located west of the Cabo Verde Islands, is showing a medium risk of tropical development between August 14 and August 17. Meteorologists note that the passage of the first wave may help diminish dry air in the region, potentially creating a more favorable environment for the second system.
“This ‘coattail’ effect is how tropical waves tend to work during the peak hurricane season. One moves into the Main Development Region in the Atlantic, helping to clear out dry air and paving the way for greater development potential behind it,” said AccuWeather expert meteorologist Nicholas Arman. “It’s too early to say whether or not this second wave will really benefit from the less hostile conditions, but it is certainly a possibility.”
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Cristobal weakened into a tropical depression overnight Wednesday before losing its tropical characteristics over the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning. Weather agencies have ceased tracking the system.
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