A storm system in the Atlantic could potentially strengthen into a tropical depression as it heads towards the Caribbean later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center — the latest storm in what is already an "above-normal" hurricane season.
A tropical depression is a storm with maximum sustained winds of 38 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted an “above-normal” hurricane season this year, with eight to 13 hurricanes and 17 to 25 named storms.
The 2024 hurricane season has already produced nine hurricanes, including four major hurricanes, and 13 named storms, NBC Miami reported.
About seven weeks are still left in the 2024 hurricane season.
Persons:
Helene, Milton
Organizations:
National Hurricane Center, Leeward Islands, National Weather Service, Atmospheric Administration, NBC Miami
Locations:
Caribbean, Leeward, British Virgin Islands, Saint Martin, Anguilla, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Antigua, Barbuda, U.S