The Hurricane Team is closely monitoring several tropical disturbances in the Atlantic basin. The most organized feature is Tropical Depression Seven, located in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. As of 5 a.m. (local time) on Friday, (13 September), this depression is producing winds of 35 mph and is moving west-northwest at 14 mph. Currently, it is in an environment characterized by moderately strong wind shear and very warm sea surface temperatures, leading to expectations of gradual strengthening. The system is forecasted to soon develop into Tropical Storm Gordon.
Far to the west of Tropical Depression Seven, another area is being observed for potential tropical development, located just east of the Lesser Antilles, with development odds at 20% over the next seven days. Fortunately, there are no indications that this system poses a threat to land, as it is expected to remain over the open ocean for the time being.
Additionally, another area of interest is positioned off the east coast of the United States, linked to a frontal system that may develop into a subtropical or tropical system a few hundred miles off the southeastern U.S. coastline. This system is likely to meander over the Gulf Stream and drift slowly northward, and even if it does form, it is not expected to impact Florida’s weather.
The Hurricane Team will continue to provide updates on these disturbances as they develop.
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