Tropical Depression Twelve forms in the Atlantic, could become hurricane this week: NHC

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — As Florida’s Gulf Coast and several southeastern states grapple with the remnants and loss of life from Hurricane Helene — a Category 4 storm that made landfall in the Big Bend region Thursday — the National Hurricane Center is monitoring several disturbances.

Tropical Depression Twelve formed in the Eastern Atlantic on Sunday and could become a “formidable” hurricane later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center.

In an 11 p.m. update, the NHC system was located about 630 miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and is moving west at 7 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.

The depression is expected to become Tropical Storm Kirk within the next few days and could become a hurricane by Tuesday night or Wednesday.

“Tropical Depression Twelve has now formed in the far eastern Atlantic and is moving to the west. It is expected to move to the west then northwest over the coming days and become a hurricane and possibly a major hurricane. Models do take this north in the central Atlantic as we continue to monitor this storm. It is expected to become Tropical Storm Kirk overnight or on Monday,” Stone said.

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