The latest tropical storm track information places Tropical Depression Six in the open Atlantic, well southwest of the Azores. The system is moving slowly north-northeast and is not currently producing a coastal threat.
Current Storm Position
The National Hurricane Center reported the center near 32.9°N, 33.4°W at 2100 UTC September 19, 2026. It was moving NNE at about 5 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph.
Track Forecast for the Next Several Days
The forecast calls for a northeastward motion for roughly the next day and a half. Around 48 hours, the steering pattern is expected to turn the system back toward the southwest. The official forecast then shows weakening, with the cyclone becoming a post-tropical remnant low around 72 hours and dissipating around 120 hours.
Does the Track Threaten the United States?
The current forecast does not indicate a U.S. coastal impact. The depression is hundreds of miles southwest of the Azores and remains over open water.
Why Can a Tropical Storm Track Change?
Forecast tracks depend on surrounding steering currents, pressure patterns and the storm's structure. Small changes can shift a projected path, so the newest NHC advisory should take priority over an older forecast map.
Official Tracking Source
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FAQ
Where is Tropical Depression Six?
It is in the eastern Atlantic, southwest of the Azores.
How fast is it moving?
About 5 mph toward the north-northeast in the latest advisory.
Can the track change?
Yes. New observations and changes in the steering environment can alter future forecasts.
Source: National Hurricane Center.
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