Tropical Weather Forecast - September 5, 2023

Tropical Depression #13 is now Tropical Storm Lee in the central Atlantic. It is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane by Thursday. It is expected to become a major hurricane by Friday as it crosses just north of the Lesser Antilles & Puerto Rico. This system will need to be monitored closely as it could make it all the way to the east coast of the US next week. Another strong tropical wave has pushed off the west coast of Africa and has a high chance to become a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm over the next 7 days. The remnants of Franklin in the NE Atlantic only has a slim shot to redevelop at this time.