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50% Chance of Tropical Depression Heading for Caribbean

9/15/2025

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A tropical wave near western Africa has a 50% chance of developing into a tropical depression next week.
Dry air and Saharan dust currently hinder development, but conditions may improve by mid-next week.
The system is likely to move north toward the Caribbean, potentially impacting Puerto Rico and nearby islands next weekend.
Despite a lull in hurricane activity this season, forecasters caution that more than half of the season remains.
The Central American Gyre is under observation for possible storm formation, which could bring heavy rainfall to Central America.

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A tropical wave near western Africa has a 50% chance of developing into a tropical depression next week.
Dry air and Saharan dust currently hinder development, but conditions may improve by mid-next week.
The system is likely to move north toward the Caribbean, potentially impacting Puerto Rico and nearby islands next weekend.
Despite a lull in hurricane activity this season, forecasters caution that more than half of the season remains.
The Central American Gyre is under observation for possible storm formation, which could bring heavy rainfall to Central America.