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Atlantic Tropical Wave Likelihood of Development Boosted by NHC

Atlantic Tropical Wave Likely to Develop into a Depression, According to the National Hurricane Center, Predictions Suggest Possible Occurrence Later This Week

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Atlantic Tropical Wave Likelihood of Becoming a Storm Boosted by NHC
Atlantic Tropical Wave Likelihood of Becoming a Storm Boosted by NHC

Atlantic Tropical Wave Likelihood of Development Boosted by NHC

Headline: Atlantic Tropical Wave Shows Potential for Development, Hurricane Erin Moves Away from U.S.

The Atlantic basin remains relatively calm, with no new tropical depressions or storms imminent as of August 28, 2025. However, forecasts and long-range models suggest potential for tropical development within the next two weeks, though the details regarding formation or tracks remain uncertain.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Erin, the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has moved away from the U.S. After forming in the eastern Atlantic near the Cabo Verde Islands, Erin moved westward across the Atlantic. Its path took it near or north of the northern Leeward Islands with a west to northwest trajectory influenced by northeastern trade winds and the Bermuda high pressure system.

At its peak, Erin became a major hurricane, but posed no immediate threat to the U.S. at the time. Its path later took it toward the Atlantic coast influenced by atmospheric interactions, without causing a direct landfall. Erin was responsible for the majority of the season's accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) so far, producing over 85% of it, and has since moved past the Caribbean region.

The National Hurricane Center has indicated that conditions appear conducive for the gradual development of a tropical wave currently located over the eastern tropical Atlantic. This system has a 60% chance of formation over the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center. The tropical wave is expected to move west or west-northwest at 20 mph across the Atlantic and could become a tropical depression by the end of the week. However, the exact location where the tropical depression might form remains uncertain.

As the tropical wave approaches the area of the Leeward Islands on Friday, the eastern Bahamas and Turks and Caicos are currently experiencing the outer rain bands and strong winds. The East Coast of the U.S., from Florida to the eastern seaboard, may experience dangerous rip currents and large surf due to the tropical wave.

The information in this article comes from the National Hurricane Center and our weather team. The public is advised to stay informed and follow any official warnings or advisories issued by local authorities.

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