Tropical Storm Patty Likely to Form in Caribbean

The National Hurricane Center increases the odds of a new storm developing as the 2024 hurricane season enters its final month.

The National Hurricane Center gives a 40% chance of a tropical depression forming in the southwestern Caribbean Sea within the next seven days.
If the system develops into a tropical storm, it will be named Patty, marking the 16th named storm of the season.
Forecasts suggest the system could drift northward or northeastward, but its potential impact on the U.S. remains uncertain.
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has already seen 15 named storms, with 10 reaching hurricane strength.
Warm water temperatures and reduced wind shear in the Caribbean could support further storm development.