Tropical Wave Designated Invest 96-L
Location: Off the coast of Africa
Designation: Tropical wave designated as Invest 96-L
Development Chance: 60% over the next week
Current Conditions:
- Maximum sustained winds: 25 mph
- Movement: West at 8 mph
Meteorologists from Severe Weather Center 9 are closely monitoring this system, which may become better organized this week but will encounter less favorable conditions by the end of the week. Most forecast models indicate it will remain offshore, though some AI models suggest a closer approach before turning.
Next Named Storm
The next named storm for this year’s Atlantic hurricane season will be Dolly.
Hurricane Season Peak: Just over two weeks away.
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