Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
260 ABNT20 KNHC 141753 TWOAT Tropical Weather Outlook NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL 200 PM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026 For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America: Central Tropical Atlantic (AL92): A tropical wave located about 350 miles east of the Windward Islands is producing gusty winds and a large area of showers and thunderstorms. This system is moving into a region of increasing upper-level winds and dry air, and the potential of development continues to decrease. Even though development is highly unlikely, strong gusty winds and areas of heavy rain are possible across portions of the Lesser Antilles tonight and on Saturday. * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...low...10 percent. Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL94): A tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic, located more than 1000 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, continues to produce disorganized showers and thunderstorms. While environmental conditions are conducive for some development over the next few days, the system could encounter strong upper-level winds next week, decreasing its chances for development. * Formation chance through 48 hours...low...30 percent. * Formation chance through 7 days...medium...40 percent.