Miami, FL – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring two new tropical disturbances in the Atlantic that could bring impacts to the U.S. East Coast later this week.
According to the NHC’s Sunday evening outlook, one disturbance is located several hundred miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, showing signs of organization as it moves westward across the Atlantic. Forecasters currently give it a 60% chance of development within the next seven days.
A second disturbance, positioned farther east, is also being tracked with a lower—but increasing—probability of becoming a tropical depression. Both systems are moving on paths that could bring them closer to the Caribbean and potentially the U.S. East Coast if conditions remain favorable.
The development comes as Hurricane Gabrielle continues to move north of Bermuda, where it is expected to remain over open waters before weakening later this week. While Gabrielle is not forecast to make direct landfall, hazardous swells and rip currents may still reach parts of the U.S. Atlantic coastline.
Forecasters caution that it is too early to determine whether either disturbance will directly impact the East Coast. However, residents are urged to monitor updates closely as the peak of hurricane season continues through late September.
The NHC will issue updated advisories on both systems several times daily.
