The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on two areas of potential tropical development in the Caribbean Sea.
Southwestern Caribbean Sea
A broad area of low pressure is expected to form over the southwestern Caribbean Sea within the next couple of days.
This system has a medium chance (60%) of developing into a tropical depression over the weekend or early next week as it drifts north or northwestward. Even if it doesn’t become a tropical cyclone, it could bring heavy rain to parts of Nicaragua, northern Colombia, and areas in between.
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Northeastern Caribbean Sea
A trough of low pressure near Puerto Rico is already producing showers and cloudiness across the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the northern Leeward Islands. It has a low chance (10%) of slow development over the next few days. Regardless, expect locally heavy rainfall across the region, including Hispaniola, eastern Cuba, and the southeastern Bahamas.
North Atlantic
A non-tropical low-pressure system near the Azores is also being monitored. While it has a low chance (20%) of developing subtropical or tropical characteristics, it’s not expected to pose any immediate threat to land.
The Hurricane Center will continue to monitor these systems and provide updates as needed. Stay informed and be prepared.
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