What is the current status of Disturbance 1 in the central Atlantic?

The National Hurricane Center is tracking Disturbance 1, a tropical wave in the central Atlantic, which has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression in the next few days.

How will the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season compare to normal?

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to be above normal, with a 50% chance of being more active than usual.

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Tropical Wave Approaches Leeward Islands as Hurricane Season Peaks

Q: Which regions are expected to be affected by the potential tropical system?

The tropical wave is expected to approach the northern Leeward Islands, which include the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, later this week, prompting officials to advise residents to stay alert.

6 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Tropical wave in central Atlantic could develop into a tropical depression
System expected to approach northern Leeward Islands later this week
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be above normal

Tropical Wave Approaches Leeward Islands as Hurricane Season Peaks

As of October 6th, 2025, the National Hurricane Center is tracking a tropical wave in the central Atlantic that could become the next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. The system, currently designated as Disturbance 1, is producing a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the tropical central Atlantic.

Forecasters say environmental conditions appear generally conducive for gradual development of this system, and a tropical depression is likely to form within the next few days. The disturbance is expected to move quickly west-northwestward across the central tropical Atlantic, approaching the northern Leeward Islands, which include the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, by the latter part of the week.