Tropical Storm Gonzalo
Tropical Storm Gonzalo forecast path & cone map
When winds arrive tropical-storm-force (39+ mph) · NHC probabilities, 5 days
| Location | Earliest TS winds could begin | Chance TS winds | Chance hurricane winds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria Cv | Fri 2 AM – Fri 2 PM | 85% | 0% |
| Praia Cvi | Fri 2 AM – Fri 2 PM | 18% | 0% |
| Ribiera Grande | — | 4% | 0% |
Time window = the earliest NHC period (EDT) with a 10%+ chance that tropical-storm-force winds begin (NHC “earliest reasonable arrival” — be ready before it); “—” = under 10% in every period. Locations and percentages as published by NHC.
Watches and warnings NHC, verbatim
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* The Cabo Verde Islands.
A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 12 hours. For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your national meteorological service.
Where is Gonzalo now?
ABOUT 140 MI...225 KM ESE OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERDE ISLANDS
Advisory timeline
- #2 · Fri 8:00 AM CVTTropical storm conditions expected in the Cabo Verde Islands today — Tropical Storm, 45 mph
Forecast discussion NHC forecaster, excerpt
At 800 AM CVT (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near latitude 14.2 North, longitude 22.4 West. Gonzalo is moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue over the next several days, with a slower forward speed this weekend. On the forecast track, the center will pass near or over portions of the Cabo Verde Islands today and tonight.