The tropical Atlantic remains active this week with two key systems being closely monitored for potential development.
The first, located in the Central Tropical Atlantic (AL92), is showing strong signs of organization.
A broad area of low pressure is situated between the Windward Islands and the coast of West Africa, and environmental conditions are currently favorable for intensification.
With thunderstorms and showers continuing to gather strength, forecasters are predicting that this system will likely form into a tropical depression or storm within the next 24 to 48 hours.
The system is moving west-northwestward at a pace of about 10 to 15 mph, and its formation chance through the next two days is set at a high 80%.
Over the next seven days, that probability increases to 90%, making this system the one to watch closely in the coming days.
Meanwhile, in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic, a tropical wave has emerged off the coast of West Africa.
This system is producing a disorganized area of showers and thunderstorms, but the potential for rapid development remains low at this time.
Moving westward at 15 to 20 mph, the wave is expected to travel across the eastern to central portions of the Atlantic.
Although some slow development is possible toward the middle or end of the week, the likelihood of this system strengthening remains minimal.
The formation chances through the next 48 hours are near zero, with a 20% probability of development over the next week.
As these systems continue to evolve, both areas will be monitored closely by forecasters.
While the Central Atlantic system is showing stronger potential for development, the Eastern system is still in its early stages, and significant growth is not expected in the immediate future.
Stay tuned for more updates as these systems progress.