Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Cape Verde Islands: 40% Chance of Cyclone in 48 Hours, Says NHC
There's a chance a storm could form near the Cape Verde Islands!
Experts at the U.S. National Hurricane Center are watching a weather pattern.
There's a 40% chance it will turn into a cyclone in the next two days.
The weather conditions are just right for it to get stronger.
The system is moving west at about 15 mph.
It might briefly become a weak storm called a tropical depression.
They will continue to monitor the situation.
A tropical wave southwest of the Cape Verde Islands has a 40% chance of becoming a cyclone.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued the warning.
Environmental conditions are considered marginally favorable for development.
The system is moving westward at approximately 15 mph.
A short-lived tropical depression could potentially form.
- Who
- The U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued the warning.
- What
- A tropical wave has a chance of becoming a cyclone.
- When
- Within the next 48 hours.
- Where
- Southwest of the Cape Verde Islands.
- Why
- Environmental conditions are considered marginally favorable for additional development.
- Probability of Cyclone Formation
- 40%
- Location
- Southwest of the Cape Verde Islands
- Source
- U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC)
- Movement
- Westward at around 15 mph
- Potential Formation
- Short-lived tropical depression