Tropical Wave in Eastern Atlantic Likely to Develop into Depression
Tropical Wave in Eastern Atlantic Likely to Develop into Depression
US · Published Aug 25, 2026
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has identified a tropical wave and associated low-pressure system, designated as Invest AL96, in the eastern Atlantic Ocean.
Located a few hundred miles south-southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands, the system is currently disorganized but shows scattered moderate to isolated strong convection between 07N and 12N, and 17W to 25W.

Impact & Risks

Invest AL96 could develop into a tropical depression in the coming days as it moves westward across the Atlantic. While environmental conditions may become less favorable by the weekend, the system poses a potential risk to areas along its projected path. Moderate to fresh trade winds and rough seas are expected in the south-central Caribbean, with localized strong winds near northern Colombia and Venezuela. Long-period northeast to east swells from Invest AL96 may impact the far eastern tropical Atlantic starting Saturday.

Related News