Tropical Depression Likely in Central Pacific; Western Atlantic System Could Acquire Subtropical Characteristics

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is monitoring two areas of interest for tropical development. A broad area of low pressure located well east-southeast of the Hawaiian Islands is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, with environmental conditions appearing favorable for gradual strengthening. A tropical depression is likely to form during the middle to latter portions of this week over the Central Pacific, with a high (70%) chance of formation through the next seven days. In the Western Atlantic, an area of low pressure is expected to form along a weakening frontal boundary a few hundred miles northeast of the Bahamas. This system could gradually acquire subtropical characteristics late this week, though the window for development appears limited, with a low (20%) chance of formation through seven days.