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Tropical depression forms, forecast to be powerful Atlantic hurricane
A new tropical depression has formed in the central tropical Atlantic, and all signs point to its significant intensification as it churns west-northwest, closer to the United States. The big picture: The current forecast takes the storm north of the Lesser Antilles along with Puerto Rico, then curves it out to sea during the weekend. • Computer models are virtually unanimous in calling for this storm to become a major Category 4 or 5 hurricane during the next few days, with rapid intensification a distinct possibility. • In fact, the National Hurricane Center issued its highest intensity forecast from the point ... (full story)