RALEIGH, N.C. – Meteorologists are closely watching a tropical disturbance far out in the Atlantic that could develop into a tropical cyclone by the middle or latter part of this week, raising early concerns for the U.S. East Coast. The system, currently located just west of Africa, has a 90% chance of forming within the next seven days, according to the National Hurricane Center.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service in Raleigh, the disturbance is expected to move westward across the central tropical Atlantic in the coming days. While it is far too soon to determine any direct impacts for the Carolinas or the broader East Coast, forecasters caution that conditions appear favorable for gradual strengthening.
If the system organizes into a tropical storm, it could track toward the Caribbean by late this week. Any potential influence on U.S. shores would likely come late next week, depending on the system’s path and speed. Officials advise residents along the East Coast to monitor updates and review hurricane readiness plans while the storm is still well offshore.
Tropical outlooks will be updated multiple times daily as confidence in the track and intensity improves.
