Lorenzo is currently the only active named storm in the Atlantic. The tropical storm is located in the central Atlantic and poses no threat to land.

Lorenzo should dissipate by the end of this week.

Meanwhile, a new tropical wave has emerged off the coast of Africa.

While tropical development is not anticipated in the short-term, many weather models have this disturbance entering the central and west Caribbean over a week from now. That track would eventually take it into a favorable environment for organizing if it survives crossing the Main Development Region of the Atlantic.

This is reflected within the latest Tropical Cyclone Outlook, where the Climate Prediction Center has assigned the spot over a 40% chance of development between October 22nd/28th. It’s far too early to draw conclusions on the path it may take if it becomes our next named system.

If a named storm forms, the next name used will be Melissa.