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Storm Threat Looms: Tropical Wave Targets Caribbean, US
10/17/2025
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- A tropical wave off Africa could become a significant storm between October 21 and 25.
- The system may intensify toward the Caribbean with potential impacts on the southeastern United States.
- AccuWeather cautions that the storm's path remains uncertain, with a Sandy-like route possible in 2023.
- Formation chances are about 30% over the next week.
- Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected across the Windward Islands into the Caribbean.
