Wave near Africa could gradually strengthen, possibly a depression by mid-late next week

A tropical wave currently situated between the west coast of Africa and the Cabo Verde Islands is generating a wide area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Meteorologists predict gradual development of this system over the coming days, with a possibility of it strengthening into a tropical depression by the middle to latter part of next week. As it progresses across the central tropical Atlantic, it is expected to approach the Leeward Islands. The likelihood of cyclone formation within the next 48 hours remains low, near 0 percent, but increases to a medium 50 percent chance over the next seven days. Residents in the affected regions are advised to monitor updates closely as the situation evolves.