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MIAMIâTwo tropical depressions in the Atlantic Ocean are expected to become tropical storms on Monday, with one system already generating a warning off the coast of continental Africa.
A tropical storm warning was issued for the Cabo Verde Islands due to Tropical Depression Eighteen, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. The system was located 250 miles (405 kilometers) east-southeast of the islands with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 kph). It was moving west at 12 mph (19 kph).
The depression was forecast to bring 2 to 5 inches (5 to 13 centimeters) of rain to the Cabo Verde Islands through Tuesday.
Tropical Depression Seventeen formed late Sunday. Forecasters said it was centered 1,380 miles (2,225 kilometers) east of the Northern Leeward Islands early Monday. Maximum sustained winds were measured at 35 mph (55 kph).
Both depressions were forecast to strengthen into tropical storms.
Tropical Depression #Eighteen has formed over the far eastern Atlantic. The system is expected to strengthen and bring tropical storm conditions to the Cabo Verde Islands. A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for those islands. Latest information at: https://t.co/tW4KeGdBFb pic.twitter.com/mBRQ5UjCyD
â National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) September 7, 2020
Meanwhile, the remnants of Julio downgraded further to a trough of low pressure west of Mexicoâs Pacific coast. Maximum sustained winds decreased to 30 mph (45 kph).
The system wasnât expected to create a threat to land.
Epoch Times staff contributed to this report.