A tropical depression could form over the Atlantic later this week as forecasters monitor a tropical wave emerging from Africa.

As of 8 a.m. EDT on Sunday, August 9, the system had a 40% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within seven days. The latest Tropical Weather Outlook provided the update.

The tropical wave is expected to move off the west coast of Africa early this week. After that, forecasters expect conditions to become more suitable for gradual development.

As the system moves westward, it will cross the eastern and central tropical Atlantic. Forecasters said a tropical depression could form during the latter half of the week.

For now, the system has almost no chance of developing during the next 48 hours. However, that chance rises to 40% over the following seven days.

Meanwhile, forecasters are also watching another tropical wave in the Atlantic. That system sits west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands.

The second wave currently has a 20% chance of developing into a tropical cyclone during the next seven days. It is also moving westward across the Atlantic.

However, conditions could become less favorable for that system later this week. This could happen as it approaches the Lesser Antilles.

Neither system has developed into a tropical depression or tropical storm at this time.

The first system remains the main area of interest for forecasters. Its potential development could become clearer as it moves farther across the Atlantic.

For now, the system remains well away from the Lesser Antilles. Still, residents should continue to monitor official forecasts as conditions change.

Forecasters will continue tracking the tropical wave as it moves westward. They will also assess whether the surrounding conditions support further development.

The system’s chance of formation remains near zero in the short term. However, the seven-day outlook shows a notable increase in development potential.

Meanwhile, the second tropical wave continues moving westward. Its development chance remains lower at 20%.

Conditions around that system could become less favorable as it approaches the Lesser Antilles later this week.

Residents across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Lesser Antilles are encouraged to keep monitoring forecasts.

Neither system currently poses a confirmed threat as a tropical depression or tropical storm.

However, forecasters will continue watching both systems closely. Their conditions and chances of development could change as they move across the Atlantic.

For now, residents should stay informed through updated weather forecasts. The latest outlooks will provide further details as the systems progress.