NHC is calling this a “potential tropical cyclone” because tropical storm watches/warnings will be issued later today for portions of the Cabo Verde Islands… Basically, that means the system is on its way to quickly becoming a tropical storm. Note: This is a totally separate, distinct system from the one that could affect the Gulf of Mexico next week!
This is for the tropical wave moving off the African continent… https://t.co/eR5HkIlGsi
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 30, 2018