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Bermuda System Eyes Atlantic: Tropical Depression Possible
15 Sep
Summary
- A tropical depression could form southeast of Bermuda this week.
- The 2026 hurricane season may break a record if no hurricanes form by Sept. 22.
- A potential storm in the northern Gulf could develop near the coast late this week.
A tropical depression might form southeast of Bermuda later this week, with current forecasts indicating a medium chance for development over the next seven days. This system is moving into an area more conducive for growth, potentially bringing rain and rough seas to Bermuda, though it currently poses no direct risk to the United States.
Should no hurricanes form in the Atlantic basin by September 22, the 2026 season will set a record for the latest first hurricane on record. This would be the third time in history the Atlantic season has had no hurricanes, with past occurrences in 1907 and 1914.
Meanwhile, conditions in the northern Gulf of Mexico are also being monitored for a potential "homegrown" tropical threat. A storm system moving across Florida could slow down over the northern Gulf, leading to the development of a tropical depression or storm near the Gulf Coast by late this week or the weekend.
