The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is currently monitoring three tropical waves across the Atlantic Ocean, an early indication of the upcoming hurricane season’s activity.
One of these waves is situated off the coast of Africa, marking an unusually early appearance for this region, which typically sees such developments later in the season around August and September.
Tropical Waves Being Monitored:1. Cape Verde Islands Wave: • Location: East of the Cape Verde Islands. • Movement: Westward at 15 to 20 knots. • Convection: Scattered moderate convection from 01N to 08N between 20W and 30W. 2. Central Atlantic Wave: • Location: Central Atlantic from 01N to 08N with an axis near 49W. • Movement: Westward at 15 knots. • Convection: Moderate convection from 00N to 08N between 48W and 58W. 3. Central Caribbean Wave: • Location: South of 21N near 74W. • Movement: Westward at 10 to 15 knots. • Impact: Scattered showers across Hispaniola and adjacent waters.
