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The National Hurricane Center has increased the chances of development for a tropical wave in the Atlantic. It could become a tropical depression later this week.
Watching for tropical development in the Atlantic
By the numbers:
On Monday afternoon, the NHC increased the chances of formation to 60% over the next seven days. It has a low, 10% chance of formation over the next 48 hours.
Timeline:
The tropical wave is located over the eastern tropical Atlantic. The NHC says conditions appear conducive for gradual development. It could become a tropical depression by the end of the week.
The system is expected to move west or west-northwest at 20 mph across the Atlantic. It is expected to approach the area of the Leeward Islands on Friday.
We continue to monitor the latest weat