TAMPA, Fla. — The record-setting activity of the 2020 season continues, and it's really no surprise as we approach the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season on Sept. 10.
Tropical Depression 18 formed Monday morning over the far eastern Atlantic. It had maximum sustained winds of 35 mph with higher gusts. The National Hurricane Center says it is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm later today.
Then, it is forecast to reach hurricane strength by Thursday.
Tropical Depression 18 is located about 165 miles east of the Cabo Verde Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center's latest advisory. It is moving west-northwest at 10 mph.
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Cabo Verde Islands.
Right now, there is no threat to Florida or the U.S.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated its 2020 hurricane season forecast earlier this month, indicating one of the most active seasonal forecasts that NOAA has produced in its 22-year history of hurricane outlooks.
The updated forecast calls for 19-25 named storms, 7-11 hurricanes and 3-6 major hurricanes. This includes the 16 storms and three hurricanes we’ve already seen.
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