Central Tropical Atlantic: A tropical wave located a few hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands could slowly develop as it tracks westward across the central tropical Atlantic early to mid-week. However, upper-level winds are forecast to become unfavorable for further development by late week as the system nears the Lesser Antilles.
- 48-hour formation chance: Near 0%
- 7-day formation chance: 20%
Eastern and Central Tropical Atlantic: A second tropical wave is projected to push off the west coast of Africa on Tuesday. Gradual development is possible during the middle-to-latter part of the week as the wave moves westward over the eastern and central Atlantic.
- 48-hour formation chance: Near 0%
- 7-day formation chance: 40%
The next names on the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season names list are Cristobal and Dolly.
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