Two systems in the Atlantic could form this week with one near Puerto Rico, forecasters say

National Hurricane Center forecasters are watching two systems in the Atlantic that could develop this week, and one is expected to become a tropical depression by Monday night or Tuesday morning.

The system about 60 miles south-southeast of Bermuda had a well-defined center as of 8 p.m. and could develop if thunderstorms near its center redevelops, the center’s weather outlook said. As of Monday night, the system was producing winds between 30 and 35 mph.

It will move west-northwest and pass near Bermuda before turning north into cooler waters and winds, which will prohibit any further development, the center’s 8 p.m. outlook said.

It has a 70% chance of developing in the next two to five days. Meanwhile, forecasters are expecting an area of low pressure to form north of Puerto Rico in the next few days, the outlook said.

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As it moves over the southwestern Atlantic, the system will meet favorable conditions to gradually develop through this weekend. It has a 30% chance of developing in the next five days, the center’s latest outlook said.

One named storm in October has occurred so far this year, Tropical Storm Karl, which formed Oct. 11 and passed over Mexico. Karl became the 11th named storm of the season.

There have been six tropical storms, two hurricanes and two major hurricanes, Fiona and Ian, so far this season. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted between two and six more hurricanes to form before the end of the season on Nov. 30

The next named storm will be Lisa.

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