Miami – The National Hurricane Center (NHC) confirmed on Wednesday the formation of tropical depression seven in the Central Atlantic, an event that breaks with a period of inactivity of almost three weeks in the middle of the cyclonic season.
Simultaneously, meteorologists keep under observation a second tropical wave near the coast of Africa, indicating a possible increase in activity in the next few days.
The tropical depression seven is located about 1,185 miles to the east-southeast of the Northern Savent Islands and moves west.
This atmospheric phenomenon, which is expected to become the tropical storm Gabrielle in the next few hours, marks the end of a remarkable pause in a season that has so far remained below the average.
Prognosis and trajectory
According to prognosis models, tropical depression seven will continue a path to the west-norbest through the Atlantic. A gradual strengthening is expected and the hurricane category could reach over the weekend, becoming the second of the 2025 season.
Although it currently does not represent a direct threat to coastal areas, the Bermuda is recommended to monitor their evolution during the next week.
For the lower Antilles, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the effects would be limited to an increase in waves and dangerous sea currents. Current forecasts suggest that depression will remain away from the United States continental territory.
Wake up after a period of calm
The formation of this tropical system is significant, since it occurs after an exceptional period of calm in the Atlantic. Experts had pointed out that factors such as high wind shear and the presence of dry air had inhibited cyclones formation.
To date, the 2025 season has registered an activity approximately 50% below the usual, with only six storms with name.
Despite this slow start, the initial forecasts of agencies such as the Colorado State University anticipated a season above the average.
Meteorologists warn that the decrease in wind shear at the end of September could create more favorable conditions for the development of new storms.
