Tropical Depression Six expected to become Tropical Storm Fay
Atlantic Tropical Depression
FOX 13 Meteorologist Nash Rhodes explains that Tropical Depression Six organized rapidly in the eastern Atlantic a few hundred miles southwest of the Azores. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph as the system moves slowly over open water.
TAMPA, Fla. - Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center are monitoring Tropical Depression Six.
Atlantic Tropical Depression
What we know:
Tropical Depression Six organized rapidly in the eastern Atlantic a few hundred miles south-west of the Azores.
The depression is forecast to strengthen briefly into Tropical Storm Fay. Once named, it would become the sixth tropical cyclone of the Atlantic season.
Future Storm Track
What we don't know:
Meteorologists are continuing to track the system's exact lifespan as atmospheric conditions shift. While brief strengthening is possible, intense wind shear and unfavorable conditions are expected to force the storm to weaken early next week.
Officials do not expect the depression or potential storm to impact any landmass or pose a threat to the U.S. mainland.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from official advisories issued by the National Hurricane Center.