Potential New Tropical Storm May Form In Same Area That Launched Helene, Milton

The same area that launched two major hurricanes in a two-week span could be the breeding ground for a potential new tropical system.

A look at the potential new tropical system and the two potential paths it may take.
Photo Credit: *AccuWeather.com*

In addition to Tropical Storm Leslie, there's another potential area for development is several hundred miles from the Cabo Verde Islands in West Africa (marked with an X).
Photo Credit: *National Hurricane Center*

Joe Lombardi

10/12/2024 9:35 a.m.

"We expect another gyre to get going over Central America later next week," said AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva, "From this large, slowly spinning area of low pressure, a more distinct area of showers and thunderstorms may form, and from that, a tropical depression or tropical storm may evolve."

The system could take two possible paths -- either northern (as Helene and Milton did) or southern. (See the first image above.)

Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Leslie is in the open waters of the Atlantic about 1,000 miles west from the Azores. It's projected direction is to the north-northeast, and it's expected to weaken in the coming days.

Another potential area for development is several hundred miles from the Cabo Verde Islands in West Africa (marked with an X in the second image above).

It could become a tropical depression or storm as soon as by the end of the day Saturday, Oct. 12 or Sunday, Oct. 13.

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