A tropical wave accompanied by a broad area of low pressure is
located off the west coast of Africa. Some gradual development is
possible, and the system could become a short-lived tropical
depression over the far eastern Atlantic during the next few days.
By late this week, environmental conditions are forecast to become
increasingly unfavorable for further development. Regardless, the
system could bring locally heavy rainfall to portions of the Cabo
Verde Islands on Wednesday.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...20 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...medium...40 percent.