Satellite imagery indicates that the area of low pressure located
about a thousand miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands has
a well-defined center, and earlier satellite wind data indicated
that the system is producing maximum sustained winds winds up to
40-45 mph to its north. However, the associated shower and
thunderstorm activity remains disorganized, and has become displaced
further from the center compared to this morning. Environmental
conditions appear only marginally conducive for additional
development, but only a small increase in organization in the
associated shower and thunderstorm activity could result in the
formation of a short-lived tropical storm in the next day or so
as it moves westward to west-northwestward at 15 to 20 mph over the
central tropical Atlantic. By this weekend, environmental
conditions are forecast to become less conducive for development.
For more information on this system, including Gale Warnings, please
refer to the High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather
Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...70 percent.
* Formation chance through 5 days...high...70 percent.