Tropical Wave Brewing in Atlantic, Potential Cyclone Looms

As of August 19th, 2025, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) is closely monitoring a second tropical wave in the Atlantic Ocean that has the potential to develop into a cyclone. According to the NHC's latest update, the wave is located several hundred miles southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands and is producing a concentrated area of showers and thunderstorms.

The environmental conditions appear generally favorable for additional development over the next couple of days as the system moves westward at around 15 mph. However, the NHC notes that towards the end of the week, the system could encounter a less favorable environment, limiting its development chances.

Alongside this new tropical wave, the NHC is also tracking Hurricane Erin, which has now reached major Category 3 strength with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. Erin is expected to remain a dangerous major hurricane through the middle of this week as it moves between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast.

The NHC is urging residents and authorities in the affected regions to closely monitor the progress of these weather systems and be prepared to take necessary precautions if the situation escalates.