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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 23, 2026Hillsborough

National Hurricane Center monitors Atlantic disturbances for potential tropical depression development

The National Hurricane Center is tracking three weather disturbances in the Atlantic, with one system off the coast of Africa expected to potentially develop into a tropical depression by next week.

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Why It Matters

Residents in hurricane-prone regions should monitor weather updates as the development of a could lead to future storm activity impacting local conditions.

Key Facts

  • The National Hurricane Center is currently tracking three separate disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean.
  • Disturbance 3 is located off the west coast of Africa.
  • Disturbance 3 is expected to produce a tropical wave.
  • There is a potential for one of the disturbances to develop into a tropical depression by next week.

Who's Mentioned

locationAfrica“The location near where Disturbance 3 is currently forming.”organizationWFLA“Local news outlet reporting on the weather disturbances.”locationAtlantic“The ocean basin where the weather disturbances are located.”organizationNational Hurricane Center“The federal agency responsible for tracking and forecasting tropical weather sys”