A disturbance over the central tropical Atlantic could become a tropical depression, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Invest 96-L

The tropical wave was tagged as Invest 96-L on Wednesday.

The development of this system in the next few days is unlikely, according to the NHC.

However, environmental conditions are expected to become more conducive for development.

A tropical depression could form late this week or over the weekend as the system moves generally west-northwestward to northwestward across the central tropical and subtropical Atlantic.

Formation chance through 48 hours: 0%

Formation chance through 7 days: 40%

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