Invest 97-L could intensify into the next tropical depression or storm in the Atlantic this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Invest 97-L

The NHC is monitoring showers and thunderstorms associated with a well-defined low-pressure area in the Atlantic near Cabo Verde.

The system will likely develop into a tropical depression as it moves westward.

Heavy rainfall and gusty winds are expected in Cabo Verde, according to the NHC. So far, the NHC has not placed any other areas at risk.

NHC said that even if the tropical depression doesn't form over the next two days, environmental conditions appear conducive for a tropical depression or tropical storm to develop by the mid to end of this week.

Formation over the next 48 hours: Low 70%

Formation over the next seven days: H

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