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TD#8 is no threat to land ….

Posted by Paul Dellegatto under Daily updates

The strong tropical wave that moved off the coast of Africa a few days ago has developed enough convection and a distinct circulation to be classified as TD#8. While the storm could become tropical storm Grace at any time, the environment ahead of the depression does not favor significant intensification. There is a moderate amount of southwesterly shear, sea surface temps cool by a degree or so, and there is lots of dry air showing up on the water vapor imagery. The future track of this system is one we have seen before the season. A trough and a weakness in the subtropical ridge means a familiar turn to the northwest and eventually the north is likely. TD#8 will most likely never impact any land and should become a remnant low by early next week.