A convectively active, but somewhat disorganized wave located south-southeast of the Cabo Verdes has been Invest tagged this morning, 97L.

This disturbance has a little model support for some development as it moves westward around 10 - 15 MPH. As of this post, NHC has given it a 40% chance of developing within the next 5 days, although conditions may become less favorable for its development by early next week.

11PM update 2017/09/14

The 11PM advisory now has 97L designated as Tropical Depression 14. The Storm is currently forecast to move generally west then west north west over the next 5 days. Intensity forecasts have TD 14 just below hurricane strength before weakening TD 14 from shear in days 4 and 5.

Lee is now yet another 2017 hurricane.