TD #2

The second tropical depression has formed far out in the Atlantic. This is the wave that came off the coast a few days ago. Experts believe that the storm will develop into a tropical storm in 24 to 48 hours. Early predictions indicate that the storm will go west for a couple of days and then start a WNW track which might lead to a curve out into the Atlantic by Sunday. The reason for the curve is due to a possible weakness in the high pressure farther into the forecast track. These models are not that accurate the farther you go from the present so things can change. If the storm takes a farther north track than the one currently predicted By the National Hurricane Center (NHC), it will encounter winds that will inhibit its development. If the storm takes a farther track to the south, it strengthen more than the expected tropical storm prediction the NHC currently believes it will reach by Sunday. A lot can still happen with this system. It came off Africa very strong and ominous, but then looked very ragged yesterday. Now today, it is a tropical depression. Stay tuned to this group and you will receive updates as they are required. If nothing changes throughout the day my next update will be later tonight.