SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026|No. 15753
Weather · Atlantic

Tropical Depression Six Forms in the Atlantic

A new tropical depression, designated Tropical Depression Six, has formed in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of the Azores, with potential for strengthening.

Satellite imagery shows the swirling clouds of Tropical Depression Six forming over the Atlantic Ocean.
Satellite imagery shows the swirling clouds of Tropical Depression Six forming over the Atlantic Ocean.
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Tropical Depression 6 forms over the Atlantic southwest of the Azores.

As of the latest forecast track, Tropical Depression 6 is expected to continue moving to the north very slowly through the next 24 to 36 hours before making a turn to the southwest on Monday. Some strengthening could happen during this time where it could become a tropical storm. If this happens, Fay is the next name on the list.

The Atlantic Hurricane Season continues through November 30th.

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