By September 1 a cyclonic circulation with a diameter of 690 mile (1115 km) was evident on satellite imagery, well to the southeast of the Cape Verde Islands, and several hurricane forecast models anticipated development and strengthening.
By September 1 a cyclonic circulation with a diameter of 690 mile (1115 km) was showing up on satellite imagery.  It was to the southeast of the Cape Verde Islands, and several hurricane forecast models anticipated development and strengthening.