Satellite imagery shows an area of low pressure has developed a more organized circulation and persistent convection. This system, previously known as Invest EP96, has been classified as Tropical Depression Fourteen-E. Scatterometry data indicates a closed circulation with a maximum wind of around 30 kt. The initial intensity of the depression is estimated at 30 kt, with an initial motion of 285/8 kt, although this is uncertain due to the recent formation of the system.

Further details on the depression's development and forecast are available from the National Hurricane Center. Global models are being used to track the system, but limited information is currently available on its potential trajectory and impact.