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NHC tracking 3 topical waves; 2 have potential to become tropical depressions

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Updated  September 4, 2024 12:14am EDT
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NHC tracking 3 topical waves; 2 with potential to develop

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three topical waves -- two in the Atlantic Ocean and a third in the Caribbean Sea.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The National Hurricane Center is tracking three tropical waves in the Atlantic. Two of them could develop into tropical depressions this week, though their chances of formation have been lowered.

The latest update comes as the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season nears its peak on Sept. 10. 

The NHC said on Tuesday that one wave over the eastern Caribbean Sea is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms as it moves toward the west. As this wave moves into the western Caribbean and southwestern Gulf of Mexico later this week, environmental conditions are expected to become more favorable for development. A tropical depression could form over the weekend. Forecasters said there's a low (30%) chance it will happen over the next seven days. 

Another tropical wave, which also has a low (20%) chance of development, is in the far eastern Atlantic, producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. The NHC said a tropical depression could form in a few days as environmental conditions become more favorable. Forecasters added that this tropical wave is expected to move slowly toward the west-northwest or northwest over the eastern Atlantic Ocean and could bring heavy rains and gusty winds to parts of the Cape Verde Islands off the coast of Africa in the next few days. 

The third tropical wave is halfway between Africa's west coast and the Lesser Antilles. It's producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Forecasters said that slow development is possible, but environmental conditions are expected to become unfavorable for additional development by the end of the week. As of Tuesday morning, there's a low (10%) chance of formation in the next seven days. 

Should any of these storms develop, Francine is next on the list. 

2024 Atlantic hurricane season names, pronunciation guide

  • Alberto (al-BAIR-toe)
  • Beryl (BEHR-ril)
  • Chris (kris)
  • Debby (DEH-bee)
  • Ernesto (er-NES-toh)
  • Francine (fran-SEEN)
  • Gordon (GOR-duhn)
  • Helene (heh-LEEN)
  • Isaac (EYE-zik)
  • Joyce (joys)
  • Kirk (kurk)
  • Leslie (LEHZ-lee)
  • Milton (MIL-ton)
  • Nadine (nay-DEEN)
  • Oscar (AHS-kur)
  • Patty (PAT-ee)
  • Rafael (rah-fah-ELL)
  • Sara (SAIR-uh)
  • Tony (TOH-nee)
  • Valerie (VAH-lur-ee)
  • William (WILL-yum)

If all of a season's names are used, there is an alternate name list, which includes an additional 21 names. Those names for the Atlantic season include, Adria, Braylen, Caridad, Deshawn, Emery, Foster, Gemma, Heath, Isla, Jacobus, Kenzie, Lucio, Makayla, Nolan, Orlanda, Pax, Ronin, Sophie, Tayshaun, Viviana, and Will.

When does hurricane season end?

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30 in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. 

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