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Tropical wave near Africa could develop later this week

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The National Hurricane Center is keeping an eye on a tropical wave spinning in the eastern Atlantic, near Africa and just south of the Cabo Verde Islands. Conditions should become more favorable for gradual development and a tropical depression or storm could develop this week. The next name on the list is Gabrielle. Here’s the latest update.

Breakdown
  • A tropical wave south of the Cabo Verde Islands has a 60% chance of development in the next week. 4s
  • Short-term development chances are lower, at about 20%. 7s
  • Forecast models show differing paths: European model predicts a weaker, southern track, while GFS shows a stronger, northern route. 48s
  • Any potential impact to the United States is at least 10 to 12 days away. 36s
  • Meteorologists will continue to monitor the system as it progresses westward. 43s
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