Invest 97-L has a better chance to become a depression this week

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Tropical wave, invest 97-L is producing more showers and storms southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands. Conditions look favorable for development, with a tropical depression likely later this week as it moves west-northwest at 15–20 mph. Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible in the Cabo Verde Islands through Monday. Formation chance: Next 48 hours: 70% Next 7 days: 90%The WPBF 2025 Hurricane Season Forecast Preparing your emergency kit for hurricane seasonHurricane Preparedness Week: Understanding forecast informationInteractive radar: South Florida weather coverage from WPBF 25 NewsGet the latest weather updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

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Tropical wave, invest 97-L is producing more showers and storms southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands.

Conditions look favorable for development, with a tropical depression likely later this week as it moves west-northwest at 15–20 mph.

Heavy rain and gusty winds are possible in the Cabo Verde Islands through Monday.

Formation chance:

  • Next 48 hours: 70%
  • Next 7 days: 90%

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