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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 26, 2026Hillsborough

National Hurricane Center monitors Atlantic tropical disturbance

The National Hurricane Center is tracking a low-pressure system in the Atlantic with a 70 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression within the next 48 hours. The system is moving westward toward the Cabo Verde Islands, though environmental conditions are expected to become less favorable for development by the weekend.

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Why It Matters

Residents in the path of potential tropical systems should monitor weather updates and review hurricane preparedness plans as the season progresses.

Key Facts

  • The National Hurricane Center reports a 70 percent chance of tropical depression formation within the next 48 hours.
  • The 7-day probability for tropical depression formation is also 70 percent.
  • The disturbance is currently located south-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.
  • The system is moving in a westward to west-northwestward direction.
  • Environmental conditions for the system are expected to become less favorable by the upcoming weekend.
  • A separate trough of low pressure northeast of Bermuda has a 0 percent chance of development.
  • The 2026 Hurricane Guide is available for public reference.

Who's Mentioned

locationBermuda“Location of a separate trough of low pressure where development is no longer exp”locationCabo Verde Islands“The geographic area near the current tropical disturbance.”organizationWFLA“Local news outlet reporting on the weather update.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“The federal agency responsible for tracking and forecasting tropical weather sys”