Coverage dated September 19, 2026

Tropical Depression 6 forms in the Atlantic: NHC

Headline from WFLA

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Depression 6 officially formed in the Atlantic on Saturday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. Forecasters had been monitoring a disturbance near the Azores for a few days, but by Saturday morning it had begun to take on a more organized shape.

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  1. CBS 17 Raleigh

    Tropical Depression forms in eastern Atlantic (opens CBS 17 Raleigh)

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    CBS 17 Raleigh's feed description

    RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) -- The sixth tropical depression of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has formed late Saturday morning. As of 11 a.m., the system was located southwest of the Azores with winds of 35 miles per hour, currently moving north at two miles per hour, according to the National Hurrica…

  2. Newsweek

    Map Shows Atlantic Tropical Depression Path After El Niño Quiet (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Tropical Depression Six formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Saturday, according to federal forecasters.

  3. FOX 35 Orlando

    Tropical Depression Six forms in the Atlantic Ocean, NHC says (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Tropical Depression Six has officially formed in the central Atlantic basin. The system currently has maximum sustained winds near 35 mph and is expected to remain relatively weak before encountering unfavorable conditions. Located in the subtropical Central Atlantic, well southwest of the Azores.

  4. WFLA

    Tropical Depression 6 forms in the Atlantic: NHC (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Depression 6 officially formed in the Atlantic on Saturday afternoon, the National Hurricane Center said. Forecasters had been monitoring a disturbance near the Azores for a few days, but by Saturday morning it had begun to take on a more organized shape.

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