A newly formed tropical depression in the central Atlantic has become the center of attention for forecasters tracking the development of Tropical Storm Gabrielle.

An update issued by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) at 2 a.m. ET on Wednesday, September 17, said the potential storm's path had shifted, raising new questions about its trajectory toward the U.S. coastline.

Newsweek contacted the NHC for more information via email.

Why It Matters

After a historically calm start to the peak of hurricane season, the emergence of this storm signals a potential ramp-up of tropical activity in the Atlantic Basin. The system's position, midway between Africa and the Caribbean, along with improving environmental conditions, could affect areas far beyond the central Atlantic.

While the curre

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